Vulnerability identifier: #VU82354

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-34056

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
vCenter Server
Server applications / Virtualization software

Vendor: VMware, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote user can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

vCenter Server: 7.0 U1d - 8.0.0

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External links
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2023-0023.html
http://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/23677

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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