CVE-2023-20899 Missing authorization in VMware SD-WAN (Edge)

High 7.5 Published Updated

An unauthenticated attacker can bypass authentication to download the Diagnostic bundle from VMware SD-WAN Edge devices.

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

What is CVE-2023-20899?

CVE-2023-20899 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in VMware SD-WAN (Edge), published on 6 Jul 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

VMware SD-WAN (Edge) contains a bypass authentication vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker can download the Diagnostic bundle of the application under VMware SD-WAN Management.

Weakness: CWE-862

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-20899?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Vmware Sd-Wan Edge Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-20899?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-20899 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2023-20899 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-20899 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jh5w-4vvj-7v73.

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