CVE-2024-38813
HighActively exploited (CISA KEV)
Description
The vCenter Server contains a privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with network access to vCenter Server may trigger this vulnerability to escalate privileges to root by sending a specially crafted network packet.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.5
Exploit probability—
Product
VMware vCenter Server
PublishedSep 17, 2024
First seenSep 17, 2024
Added to KEVNov 20, 2024
Weakness typeCWE-273CWE-273CWE-250CWE-250
How to fix
CISA required action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
CISA due date: Dec 11, 2024Update
- vmware cloud_foundation5.2 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| vmware vcenter_server | 7.0, 8.0 | — |
| vmware cloud_foundation | 4.0 ≤ v < 5.2 | 5.2 |
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