CVE-2023-34039 Auth bypass in Aria Operations for Networks

Critical 9.8 Published 29 Aug 2023 Updated 13 Feb 2025

Attackers can bypass SSH authentication to access the CLI due to weak cryptographic key generation, requiring immediate patching.

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-2023-34039?

CVE-2023-34039 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Aria Operations for Networks, published on 29 Aug 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Aria Operations for Networks contains an Authentication Bypass vulnerability due to a lack of unique cryptographic key generation. A malicious actor with network access to Aria Operations for Networks could bypass SSH authentication to gain access to the Aria Operations for Networks CLI.

Weakness: CWE-327

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-34039?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Vmware Aria Operations for Networks.

How do I fix CVE-2023-34039?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-34039 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2023-34039 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-34039 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module, 1 Nuclei template and 5 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hvfm-xp6c-5fc9.