CVE-2023-20879
CVE-2023-20879 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vmware Cloud Foundation with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Vmware Cloud Foundation
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
VMware Aria Operations contains a Local privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with administrative privileges in the Aria Operations application can gain root access to the underlying operating system.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-20879?
- VMware Aria Operations contains a Local privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with administrative privileges in the Aria Operations application can gain root access to the underlying operating system.
- How severe is CVE-2023-20879?
- CVE-2023-20879 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-20879 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-20879?
- CVE-2023-20879 primarily affects Vmware Cloud Foundation. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-20879?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-20879 published?
- CVE-2023-20879 was published on 2023-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (12)
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:cloud_foundation:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vrealize_operations:8.6.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vrealize_operations:8.6.0:hotfix1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vrealize_operations:8.6.0:hotfix2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vrealize_operations:8.6.0:hotfix4:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vrealize_operations:8.6.0:hotfix5:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vrealize_operations:8.6.0:hotfix6:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vrealize_operations:8.6.0:hotfix8:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vrealize_operations:8.6.0:hotfix9:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vrealize_operations:8.10.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vrealize_operations:8.10.0:hotfix1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vrealize_operations:8.10.0:hotfix2:*:*:*:*:*:*
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