CVE-2023-20888
CVE-2023-20888 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vmware Vrealize Network Insight with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 82% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-502.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 82% (100th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-502
- Affected product: Vmware Vrealize Network Insight
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Description
Aria Operations for Networks contains an authenticated deserialization vulnerability. A malicious actor with network access to VMware Aria Operations for Networks and valid 'member' role credentials may be able to perform a deserialization attack resulting in remote code execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-20888?
- Aria Operations for Networks contains an authenticated deserialization vulnerability. A malicious actor with network access to VMware Aria Operations for Networks and valid 'member' role credentials may be able to perform a deserialization attack resulting in remote code execution.
- How severe is CVE-2023-20888?
- CVE-2023-20888 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-20888 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 82% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-20888?
- CVE-2023-20888 affects Vmware Vrealize Network Insight. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-20888?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2023-20888 published?
- CVE-2023-20888 was published on 2023-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vrealize_network_insight:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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