CVE-2022-31704: Critical severity vmware vrealize log insight vulnerability

Published Jan 25, 2023
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Updated

The vRealize Log Insight contains a broken access control vulnerability. An unauthenticated malicious actor can remotely inject code into sensitive files of an impacted appliance which can result in remote code execution.

Affected Software

2 affected components
VMware vRealize Log Insight>=3.0<=4.8
VMware vRealize Log Insight>=8.0.0<8.10.2

Event History

Jan 25, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-31704?

CVE-2022-31704 is a vulnerability in vRealize Log Insight that allows an unauthenticated attacker to remotely inject code into sensitive files, potentially leading to remote code execution.

2

How severe is CVE-2022-31704?

CVE-2022-31704 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-31704?

CVE-2022-31704 affects VMware vRealize Log Insight versions 3.0 to 4.8 and versions 8.0.0 to 8.10.2.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-31704?

An unauthenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2022-31704 by remotely injecting malicious code into sensitive files of a vulnerable vRealize Log Insight appliance.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2022-31704?

Yes, VMware has released a security advisory (VMSA-2023-0001) with patches and mitigation steps to address the CVE-2022-31704 vulnerability.

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