CVE-2024-37081

CVE-2024-37081 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vmware Vcenter Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-556.

Key facts

• Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-36414
• Weakness: CWE-556
• Affected product: Vmware Vcenter Server
• Published: 2024-06-18
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The vCenter Server contains multiple local privilege escalation vulnerabilities due to misconfiguration of sudo. An authenticated local user with non-administrative privileges may exploit these issues to elevate privileges to root on vCenter Server Appliance.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-37081?

The vCenter Server contains multiple local privilege escalation vulnerabilities due to misconfiguration of sudo. An authenticated local user with non-administrative privileges may exploit these issues to elevate privileges to root on vCenter Server Appliance.

How severe is CVE-2024-37081?

CVE-2024-37081 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-37081 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-37081?

CVE-2024-37081 primarily affects Vmware Vcenter Server. In total, 46 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-37081?

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.

Does CVE-2024-37081 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-37081 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36414.

When was CVE-2024-37081 published?

CVE-2024-37081 was published on 2024-06-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/24453

Affected products (46)

• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:8.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:8.0:a:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:8.0:b:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:8.0:c:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:8.0:update1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:8.0:update1a:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:8.0:update1b:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:8.0:update1c:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:8.0:update1d:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:8.0:update1e:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:8.0:update2:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:8.0:update2a:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:8.0:update2b:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:8.0:update2c:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:7.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:7.0:a:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:7.0:b:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:7.0:c:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:7.0:d:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:7.0:update1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:7.0:update1a:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:7.0:update1c:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:7.0:update1d:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:7.0:update2:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:7.0:update2a:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:7.0:update2b:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:7.0:update2c:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:7.0:update2d:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:7.0:update3:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:7.0:update3a:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:7.0:update3c:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:7.0:update3d:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:7.0:update3e:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:7.0:update3f:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:7.0:update3g:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:7.0:update3h:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:7.0:update3i:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:7.0:update3j:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:7.0:update3k:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:7.0:update3l:*:*:*:*:*:*

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