What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-20887?

CVE-2023-20887 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 98.3%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2023-20887?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2023-20887. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 98.3%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-20887?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2023-20887. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Aria Operations For Networks CVE-2023-20887

CRITICAL

Command Injection (CWE-77)

2023-06-07 security@vmware.com

RCE VMware Command Injection Aria Operations For Networks

9.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Added to CISA KEV

Jul 14, 2026 - 04:22 CISA

CVE Published

Jun 07, 2023 - 15:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionNVD

Aria Operations for Networks contains a command injection vulnerability. A malicious actor with network access to VMware Aria Operations for Networks may be able to perform a command injection attack resulting in remote code execution.

AnalysisAI

Aria Operations for Networks contains a command injection vulnerability. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Command Injection (CWE-77), which allows attackers to inject arbitrary commands into system command execution. Aria Operations for Networks contains a command injection vulnerability. A malicious actor with network access to VMware Aria Operations for Networks may be able to perform a command injection attack resulting in remote code execution. Affected products include: Vmware Aria Operations For Networks.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Use parameterized APIs, avoid shell execution, validate input with strict allowlists.