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Is CVE-2023-20887 exploited? Yes: in CISA KEV since 22 Jun 2023

Gociux · VMware Aria Operations for Networks · data: CISA KEV, CVE record, FIRST EPSS

Yes. CVE-2023-20887, Vmware Aria Operations for Networks Command Injection Vulnerability, is being exploited in the wild. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 22 Jun 2023, 15 days after it was published. It affects VMware Aria Operations for Networks. If you run it, CISA's required action is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

exploitedYesCISA KEV · 22 Jun 2023
ransomwareNot knownno confirmed use
EPSStop 1%among the most likely CVEs to be exploited
severity9.8CVSS 3.1 · critical
US federal due13 Jul 2023BOD 22-01 deadline

What it is

VMware Aria Operations for Networks (formerly vRealize Network Insight) contains a command injection vulnerability that allows a malicious actor with network access to perform an attack resulting in remote code execution.

VendorVMware (26 exploited CVEs in KEV)
ProductAria Operations for Networks
VulnerabilityVmware Aria Operations for Networks Command Injection Vulnerability
WeaknessCWE-77
Published7 Jun 2023
Added to KEV22 Jun 2023
Reported by (CNA)vmware

What to do

  1. Check whether you run it. Look for Aria Operations for Networks in your asset inventory, including appliances and cloud images. Stack check lists every exploited VMware CVE at once.
  2. Apply the fix. Apply updates per vendor instructions.
  3. If you can't patch today, take the affected service off the internet or restrict who can reach it, and check its logs for signs of compromise since 7 Jun 2023.
  4. Get told next time. Email alerts when CISA adds a CVE for VMware.

References

Questions

Is CVE-2023-20887 being exploited?

Yes. CISA added CVE-2023-20887 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 22 Jun 2023, which means there is reliable evidence of exploitation in the wild.

Is CVE-2023-20887 used in ransomware attacks?

CISA does not list known ransomware use for it. That can change, and exploitation alone is reason to fix it first.

How do I fix CVE-2023-20887?

Apply updates per vendor instructions. Check VMware's advisory for the fixed versions, and if you can't patch quickly, restrict access to the affected Aria Operations for Networks and watch it for signs of compromise.

Sources: CISA KEV (exploitation, ransomware use, required action, due date), the CVE record (publication date, CVSS, CNA), NVD and FIRST EPSS (live score). More: all KEV additions in June 2023 · VMware scorecard · act-now radar.

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