CVE-2024-38814

CVE-2024-38814 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vmware Vmware Hcx with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 15% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.

Key facts

Description

An authenticated SQL injection vulnerability in VMware HCX was privately reported to VMware. A malicious authenticated user with non-administrator privileges may be able to enter specially crafted SQL queries and perform unauthorized remote code execution on the HCX manager.  Updates are available to remediate this vulnerability in affected VMware products.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38814?
An authenticated SQL injection vulnerability in VMware HCX was privately reported to VMware. A malicious authenticated user with non-administrator privileges may be able to enter specially crafted SQL queries and perform unauthorized remote code execution on the HCX manager.  Updates are available to remediate this vulnerability in affected VMware products.
How severe is CVE-2024-38814?
CVE-2024-38814 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-2024-38814 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-38814?
CVE-2024-38814 primarily affects Vmware Vmware Hcx. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38814?
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-2024-38814 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-38814 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37637.
When was CVE-2024-38814 published?
CVE-2024-38814 was published on 2024-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

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