CVE-2024-37081
CVSS v3
7.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
5.0 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-10-04
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
The vCenter Server contains multiple local privilege escalation vulnerabilities due to misconfiguration of sudo. An authenticated local user with non-administrative privileges may exploit these issues to elevate privileges to root on vCenter Server Appliance.
Technical details
- Published
- 2024-06-18
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2024-37081?
The vCenter Server contains multiple local privilege escalation vulnerabilities due to misconfiguration of sudo. An authenticated local user with non-administrative privileges may exploit these issues to elevate privileges to root on vCenter Server Appliance.
Is CVE-2024-37081 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2024-37081 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 5.0% on 2026-10-04, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-37081?
CVE-2024-37081 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).
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