What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-38818?

CVE-2024-38818 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

VMware CVE-2024-38818

MEDIUM

Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269)

2024-10-09 security@vmware.com

Privilege Escalation VMware

6.7

CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: vmware

Severity by source

Vendor (vmware) PRIMARY

6.7 MEDIUM

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

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

CVSS VectorVendor: vmware

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

Low

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Oct 09, 2024 - 20:15 cve.org

MEDIUM 6.7

DescriptionCVE.org

VMware NSX contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability.

An authenticated malicious actor may exploit this vulnerability to obtain permissions from a separate group role than previously assigned.

AnalysisAI

VMware NSX contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.7), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269), which allows attackers to escalate privileges to gain unauthorized elevated access. VMware NSX contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability. An authenticated malicious actor may exploit this vulnerability to obtain permissions from a separate group role than previously assigned.

Affected ProductsAI

See vendor advisory for affected versions.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply principle of least privilege, validate privilege transitions, implement proper role separation.