How severe is CVE-2023-34039?

CVE-2023-34039 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-34039 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 64% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-34039?

CVE-2023-34039 affects Vmware Aria Operations For Networks. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-34039?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-34039 published?

CVE-2023-34039 was published on 2023-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-34039

CVE-2023-34039 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Vmware Aria Operations For Networks with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 64% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-327.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 64% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-327
Affected product: Vmware Aria Operations For Networks
Published: 2023-08-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Aria Operations for Networks contains an Authentication Bypass vulnerability due to a lack of unique cryptographic key generation. A malicious actor with network access to Aria Operations for Networks could bypass SSH authentication to gain access to the Aria Operations for Networks CLI.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-34039?: Aria Operations for Networks contains an Authentication Bypass vulnerability due to a lack of unique cryptographic key generation. A malicious actor with network access to Aria Operations for Networks could bypass SSH authentication to gain access to the Aria Operations for Networks CLI.
How severe is CVE-2023-34039?: CVE-2023-34039 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-34039 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 64% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-34039?: CVE-2023-34039 affects Vmware Aria Operations For Networks. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-34039?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-34039 published?: CVE-2023-34039 was published on 2023-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:aria_operations_for_networks:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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