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CVE-2024-38813

KEVVMware vCenter Server Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Description

VMware vCenter contains an improper check for dropped privileges vulnerability. This vulnerability could allow an attacker with network access to the vCenter Server to escalate privileges to root by sending a specially crafted packet.

The vCenter Server contains a privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with network access to vCenter Server may trigger this vulnerability to escalate privileges to root by sending a specially crafted network packet.

CVSS 3.1 vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
PublishedSep 17, 2024
Last modifiedJun 17, 2026
Added to KEVNov 20, 2024
Remediation dueDec 11, 2024
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    Risk assessment · High

    Actively exploited. Patch immediately.

    Exploitation
    Confirmed in the wild (CISA KEV)
    Federal remediation deadline
    Overdue by 686 days
    CVSS
    7.5 HIGH
    EPSS (30-day exploit probability)
    17.4% · top 3% of all CVEs
    Weakness
    CWE-250
    Attack vector
    Network, remotely reachable
    Recommended actions
    1. 1.Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
    2. 2.Treat as emergency change: patch or isolate internet-facing instances first.
    3. 3.Review exposure: confirm which instances are reachable from the internet and restrict access until patched.
    4. 4.Hunt for compromise: review logs for the disclosure window, not just from the patch date.

    Assessment is derived automatically from the live signals above; verify against your own asset inventory.