What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-22247?

CVE-2024-22247 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.8 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

VMware CVE-2024-22247

MEDIUM

Improper Authentication (CWE-287)

2024-04-02 security@vmware.com

Authentication Bypass VMware

4.8

CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: vmware

Severity by source

Vendor (vmware) PRIMARY

4.8 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from Vendor (vmware) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: vmware

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

Attack Vector

Physical

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Low

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Apr 02, 2024 - 16:15 cve.org

MEDIUM 4.8

DescriptionCVE.org

VMware SD-WAN Edge contains a missing authentication and protection mechanism vulnerability.

A malicious actor with physical access to the SD-WAN Edge appliance during activation can potentially exploit this vulnerability to access the BIOS configuration. In addition, the malicious actor may be able to exploit the default boot priority configured.

AnalysisAI

VMware SD-WAN Edge contains a missing authentication and protection mechanism vulnerability. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.8), this vulnerability is no authentication required. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Authentication (CWE-287), which allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access. VMware SD-WAN Edge contains a missing authentication and protection mechanism vulnerability. A malicious actor with physical access to the SD-WAN Edge appliance during activation can potentially exploit this vulnerability to access the BIOS configuration. In addition, the malicious actor may be able to exploit the default boot priority configured.

Affected ProductsAI

See vendor advisory for affected versions.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement multi-factor authentication, enforce strong password policies, use proven authentication frameworks.