CVE-2023-20890 Path traversal in Aria Operations for Networks

High 7.2 Published 29 Aug 2023 Updated 1 Oct 2024

Authenticated administrators can write arbitrary files leading to remote code execution in VMware Aria Operations for Networks.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-20890?

CVE-2023-20890 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Aria Operations for Networks, published on 29 Aug 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Aria Operations for Networks contains an arbitrary file write vulnerability. An authenticated malicious actor with administrative access to VMware Aria Operations for Networks can write files to arbitrary locations resulting in remote code execution.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-20890?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Vmware Aria Operations for Networks.

How do I fix CVE-2023-20890?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-20890 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2023-20890 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-20890 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6gvx-4fmf-52xf.