What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-20888?

CVE-2023-20888 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 82.3%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2023-20888?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2023-20888. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 82.3%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-20888?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2023-20888. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Vrealize Network Insight CVE-2023-20888

HIGH

Deserialization of Untrusted Data (CWE-502)

2023-06-07 security@vmware.com

RCE VMware Deserialization Vrealize Network Insight

8.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.8 HIGH

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jun 07, 2023 - 15:15 nvd

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionNVD

Aria Operations for Networks contains an authenticated deserialization vulnerability. A malicious actor with network access to VMware Aria Operations for Networks and valid 'member' role credentials may be able to perform a deserialization attack resulting in remote code execution.

AnalysisAI

Aria Operations for Networks contains an authenticated deserialization vulnerability. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. This Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code through malicious serialized objects.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Deserialization of Untrusted Data (CWE-502), which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code through malicious serialized objects. Aria Operations for Networks contains an authenticated deserialization vulnerability. A malicious actor with network access to VMware Aria Operations for Networks and valid 'member' role credentials may be able to perform a deserialization attack resulting in remote code execution. Affected products include: Vmware Vrealize Network Insight.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Avoid deserializing untrusted data. Use safe serialization formats (JSON). Implement integrity checks and type allowlists.