ID:5709 - Exploit for Code Injection in VMware Cloud Director - CVE-2020-3956

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:5709 - Exploit for Code Injection in VMware Cloud Director - CVE-2020-3956

ID:5709 - Exploit for Code Injection in VMware Cloud Director - CVE-2020-3956

Published: June 17, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU28127
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-3956
CWE-ID: CWE-94
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
VMware Cloud Director

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

This vulnerability can be exploited through the HTML5- and Flex-based UIs, the API Explorer interface and API access.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.