CVE-2023-20890: Path Traversal

Published Aug 29, 2023
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Updated

Aria Operations for Networks contains an arbitrary file write vulnerability. An authenticated malicious actor with administrative access to VMware Aria Operations for Networks can write files to arbitrary locations resulting in remote code execution.

Affected Software

1 affected component
VMware Aria Operations for Networks>=6.2.0<6.11.0

Event History

Aug 29, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:38 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:38 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-20890?

CVE-2023-20890 refers to an arbitrary file write vulnerability in Aria Operations for Networks.

2

Who is affected by CVE-2023-20890?

Anyone using VMware Aria Operations for Networks version 6.2.0 to 6.11.0 is affected by this vulnerability.

3

What is the severity level of CVE-2023-20890?

CVE-2023-20890 has a severity level of 7.2 (high).

4

How does the vulnerability in CVE-2023-20890 work?

An authenticated malicious actor with administrative access to Aria Operations for Networks can write files to arbitrary locations, potentially leading to remote code execution.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2023-20890?

Yes, VMware has released a security advisory (VMSA-2023-0018) that provides a fix for this vulnerability. It is recommended to update to a patched version of Aria Operations for Networks.

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