How severe is CVE-2023-34043?

CVE-2023-34043 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-2023-34043 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-34043?

CVE-2023-34043 primarily affects Vmware Aria Operations. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-34043?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-34043 published?

CVE-2023-34043 was published on 2023-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-34043

CVE-2023-34043 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vmware Aria Operations 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-269.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Vmware Aria Operations
Published: 2023-09-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

VMware Aria Operations contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with administrative access to the local system can escalate privileges to 'root'.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-34043?: VMware Aria Operations contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with administrative access to the local system can escalate privileges to 'root'.
How severe is CVE-2023-34043?: CVE-2023-34043 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-2023-34043 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-34043?: CVE-2023-34043 primarily affects Vmware Aria Operations. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-34043?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-34043 published?: CVE-2023-34043 was published on 2023-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2023-0020.html

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:aria_operations:8.6.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:aria_operations:8.10.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:aria_operations:8.12.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:aria_operations:8.12.0:hotfix1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:aria_operations:8.12.0:hotfix2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:aria_operations:8.12.0:hotfix3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:cloud_foundation:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:cloud_foundation:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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