#VU25444 Improper Authentication in vRealize Operations for Horizon Adapter - CVE-2020-3944

Vulnerability identifier: #VU25444

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-3944

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
vRealize Operations for Horizon Adapter
Client/Desktop applications / Virtualization software

Vendor: VMware, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected software has an improper trust store configuration. A remote attacker can bypass Adapter authentication.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

vRealize Operations for Horizon Adapter: 6.6.0 - 6.7.0

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External links
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2020-0003.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.