Vulnerability identifier: #VU70143

Vulnerability risk: Critical

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-31702

CWE-ID: CWE-78

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Aria Operations for Networks (formerly vRealize Network Insight)
Server applications / Remote management servers, RDP, SSH

Vendor: VMware, Inc

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within within the createSupportBundle function in the vRNI REST API. A remote unauthenticated attacker can pass specially crafted data to the affected REST API endpoint and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.

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

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Aria Operations for Networks (formerly vRealize Network Insight): 6.7.0 - 6.7.3, 6.6.0 - 6.6.3, 6.5.1 - 6.5.1.4, 6.4.0 - 6.4.7, 6.3.0 - 6.3.3, 6.2.0 - 6.2.6, 6.1.0, 6.0.0

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External links
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0031.html
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-055/

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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.