CVE-2024-38817

Description

VMware NSX contains a command injection vulnerability.  A malicious actor with access to the NSX Edge CLI terminal may be able to craft malicious payloads to execute arbitrary commands on the operating system as root.

Category

6.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Affected: n/a VMware NSX, VMware Cloud Foundation
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/25047

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38817?
CVE-2024-38817 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-38817?
To fix CVE-2024-38817, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-38817 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-38817 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-38817?
CVE-2024-38817 affects n/a VMware NSX, VMware Cloud Foundation.
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