CVE-2018-6980: vmware vmware vrealize log insight Incorrect Authorization
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2018-6980 is a high (CVSS 7.2) Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in vmware vmware vrealize log insight. EPSS estimates a 1.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 72.7% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 13-11-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
VMware vRealize Log Insight (4.7.x before 4.7.1 and 4.6.x before 4.6.2) contains a vulnerability due to improper authorization in the user registration method. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow Admin users with view only permission to perform certain administrative functions which they are not allowed to perform.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsEPSS trend
Probability
1.44%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
73%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.44% on 18-09-2026
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
- vmware vrealize log insightVVMware vRealize Log Insight (4.7.x before 4.7.1 and 4.6.x before 4.6.2)
- vrealize_log_insight≥ 4.6, < 4.6.2 | ≥ 4.7, < 4.7.1
1 vendor · 2 products