#VU96787 OS Command Injection in vCenter Server - CVE-2024-22274
Published: September 4, 2024 / Updated: December 13, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU96787
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-22274
CWE-ID: CWE-78
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
vCenter Server
vCenter Server
Software vendor:
VMware, Inc
VMware, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote user with administrative privileges on the vCenter appliance shell execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.