CVE-2024-37081

HIGH

CVSS v3

7.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

48.4%

exploit probability

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
6/18/2024

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. The EPSS score is 48.4%, indicating 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).

Is CVE-2024-37081 affecting your environment?

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