CVE-2017-4947: vmware vrealize_automation Deserialization of Untrusted Data
CVSS: 10.0v2.0HighModified
Published 29-01-2018Last modified 17-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2017-4947 is a high (CVSS 10.0) Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in vmware vrealize_automation. EPSS estimates a 8.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 95% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
10.0/10
010
High · v2.0 (NVD)EPSS score
8.59%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 29-01-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 17-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
VMware vRealize Automation (7.3 and 7.2) and vSphere Integrated Containers (1.x before 1.3) contain a deserialization vulnerability via Xenon. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the appliance.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsCritical 9.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
High 10.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:CSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
8.59%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
95%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 8.59% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score8.59%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Vmware2 products
- vrealize_automation7.3 and 7.2 | 7.2.0 | 7.3.0
- vsphere_integrated_containers1.x before 1.3 | < 1.3.0
1 vendor · 2 products