First published: Mon Nov 04 2013(Updated: )
The Groovy script console in VMware Hyperic HQ 4.6.6 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary code via a Runtime.getRuntime().exec call.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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VMware Hyperic HQ | =4.6.6 |
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CVE-2013-6366 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
To fix CVE-2013-6366, upgrade to a version of VMware Hyperic HQ that is not affected, as VMware has released patches addressing this vulnerability.
CVE-2013-6366 affects users of VMware Hyperic HQ version 4.6.6 that have remote authenticated administrator access.
The consequences of CVE-2013-6366 include unauthorized access and execution of arbitrary code on the affected system.
Yes, CVE-2013-6366 is exploitable over the internet if the vulnerable system is exposed to unauthorized remote administrators.