CVE-2024-38814 SQL injection in VMware HCX
Authenticated non-admin users can execute arbitrary SQL queries to achieve remote code execution on the HCX manager.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-38814?
CVE-2024-38814 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in VMware HCX, published on 16 Oct 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An authenticated SQL injection vulnerability in VMware HCX was privately reported to VMware. A malicious authenticated user with non-administrator privileges may be able to enter specially crafted SQL queries and perform unauthorized remote code execution on the HCX manager. Updates are available to remediate this vulnerability in affected VMware products.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-38814?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Vmware Vmware Hcx.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38814?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-38814 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2024-38814 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-38814 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in VMware HCX
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ffhg-6h3q-652p.