#VU80109 Arbitrary file upload in Aria Operations for Networks (formerly vRealize Network Insight) - CVE-2023-20890

Vulnerability identifier: #VU80109

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-20890

CWE-ID: CWE-434

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 user to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of file during file upload. A remote authenticated user can upload a malicious file and execute it on the server.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Aria Operations for Networks (formerly vRealize Network Insight): before 6.11, 6.11

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External links
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2023-0018.html
https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/94152

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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