What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-20858?

CVE-2023-20858 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 16.9%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-20858?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2023-20858. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Carbon Black App Control CVE-2023-20858

HIGH

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') (CWE-74)

2023-02-22 security@vmware.com

Code Injection VMware Carbon Black App Control

7.2

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.2 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Feb 22, 2023 - 00:15 nvd

HIGH 7.2

DescriptionNVD

VMware Carbon Black App Control 8.7.x prior to 8.7.8, 8.8.x prior to 8.8.6, and 8.9.x.prior to 8.9.4 contain an injection vulnerability. A malicious actor with privileged access to the App Control administration console may be able to use specially crafted input allowing access to the underlying server operating system.

AnalysisAI

VMware Carbon Black App Control 8.7.x prior to 8.7.8, 8.8.x prior to 8.8.6, and 8.9.x.prior to 8.9.4 contain an injection vulnerability. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.2), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-74. VMware Carbon Black App Control 8.7.x prior to 8.7.8, 8.8.x prior to 8.8.6, and 8.9.x.prior to 8.9.4 contain an injection vulnerability. A malicious actor with privileged access to the App Control administration console may be able to use specially crafted input allowing access to the underlying server operating system. Affected products include: Vmware Carbon Black App Control. Version information: prior to 8.7.8.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.