// For flags

CVE-2023-20889

VMware Aria Operations for Networks exportPDF Code Injection Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Severity Score

7.5
*CVSS v3.1

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

0
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

-
*SSVC
Descriptions

Aria Operations for Networks contains an information disclosure vulnerability. A malicious actor with network access to VMware Aria Operations for Networks may be able to perform a command injection attack resulting in information disclosure.

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of VMware Aria Operations for Networks. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the exportPDF method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute JavaScript code. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose information in the context of the service account.

*Credits: Sina Kheirkhah (@SinSinology) of Summoning Team (@SummoningTeam)
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:-
Exploitation
-
Automatable
-
Tech. Impact
-
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2022-11-01 CVE Reserved
  • 2023-06-07 CVE Published
  • 2024-08-02 CVE Updated
  • 2024-11-17 EPSS Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
  • ---------- First Exploit
CWE
  • CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
CAPEC
References (1)
URL Tag Source
URL Date SRC
URL Date SRC
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2023-0012.html 2023-06-14
URL Date SRC
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
Vendor Product Version Other Status
Vendor Product Version Other Status <-- --> Vendor Product Version Other Status
Vmware
Search vendor "Vmware"
 Vrealize Network Insight
Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vrealize Network Insight"
 >= 6.2.0 <= 6.10.0
Search vendor "Vmware" for product "Vrealize Network Insight" and version " >= 6.2.0 <= 6.10.0"
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Affected