Advisory Details

June 8th, 2023

VMware Aria Operations for Networks exportPDF Code Injection Information Disclosure Vulnerability

ZDI-23-842
ZDI-CAN-20778

CVE ID CVE-2023-20889
CVSS SCORE 6.5, AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
AFFECTED VENDORS VMware
AFFECTED PRODUCTS Aria Operations for Networks
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of VMware Aria Operations for Networks. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the exportPDF method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute JavaScript code. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose information in the context of the service account.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS VMware has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2023-0012.html
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2023-04-13 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2023-06-08 - Coordinated public release of advisory
CREDIT Sina Kheirkhah (@SinSinology) of Summoning Team (@SummoningTeam)
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