CVE-2024-37085
HIGHCVSS v3
7.2
HIGH
EPSS Score
72.5%
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
VMware ESXi contains an authentication bypass vulnerability. A malicious actor with sufficient Active Directory (AD) permissions can gain full access to an ESXi host that was previously configured to use AD for user management https://blogs.vmware.com/vsphere/2012/09/joining-vsphere-hosts-to-active-directory.html by re-creating the configured AD group ('ESXi Admins' by default) after it was deleted from AD.
Technical Details
- Published
- 6/25/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-37085?
VMware ESXi contains an authentication bypass vulnerability. A malicious actor with sufficient Active Directory (AD) permissions can gain full access to an ESXi host that was previously configured to use AD for user management https://blogs.vmware.com/vsphere/2012/09/joining-vsphere-hosts-to-active-directory.html by re-creating the configured AD group ('ESXi Admins' by default) after it was deleted from AD.
Is CVE-2024-37085 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2024-37085 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 72.5%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-37085?
CVE-2024-37085 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.2 (HIGH severity).
Is CVE-2024-37085 affecting your environment?
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