Advisory Details

October 23rd, 2024

VMware HCX listExtensions SQL Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CVE ID	CVE-2024-38814
CVSS SCORE	8.8, AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS	VMware
AFFECTED PRODUCTS	VMware HCX
VULNERABILITY DETAILS	This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of VMware HCX. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the implementation of the listExtensions method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to construct SQL queries. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the postgres user.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS	VMware has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at: https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/25019
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE	2024-07-24 - Vulnerability reported to vendor 2024-10-23 - Coordinated public release of advisory 2024-10-23 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT	Sina Kheirkhah (@SinSinology) of Summoning Team (@SummoningTeam)

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