LOW CISA KEV

CVE-2023-20867

CVSS v3

3.9

LOW

EPSS Score

3.1%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

A fully compromised ESXi host can force VMware Tools to fail to authenticate host-to-guest operations, impacting the confidentiality and integrity of the guest virtual machine.

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added
6/23/2023
Patch Due Date
7/14/2023
Ransomware Use
Unknown

Technical details

Published
6/13/2023

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-20867?

A fully compromised ESXi host can force VMware Tools to fail to authenticate host-to-guest operations, impacting the confidentiality and integrity of the guest virtual machine.

Is CVE-2023-20867 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-20867 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 7/14/2023.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-20867?

CVE-2023-20867 has a CVSS v3 base score of 3.9 (LOW severity).

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