Advisory Details

January 18th, 2023

VMware vRealize Network Insight createSupportBundle Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI-23-055
ZDI-CAN-17959

CVE ID CVE-2022-31702
CVSS SCORE 9.8, AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS VMware
AFFECTED PRODUCTS vRealize
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of VMware vRealize Network Insight. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the createSupportBundle function. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code 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-2022-0031.html
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2022-08-31 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2023-01-18 - Coordinated public release of advisory
CREDIT Anonymous
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