Vulnerability identifier: #VU11825

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-6959

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Aria Automation (formerly vRealize Automation)
Server applications / Directory software, identity management

Vendor: VMware, Inc

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.

The weakness exists in the handling of session IDs due to missing renewal of session tokens. A remote attacker can bypass security restrictions and hijack a valid vRA user's session.

Mitigation
Update to version 7.4.0.

Vulnerable software versions

Aria Automation (formerly vRealize Automation): 7.0 - 7.3

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External links
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0009.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.