CVE-2020-3944: vmware vrealize_operations Improper Authentication
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-3944 is a high (CVSS 8.6) Improper Authentication vulnerability in vmware vrealize_operations. EPSS estimates a 1.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 73.7% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 19-02-2020PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 04-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
vRealize Operations for Horizon Adapter (6.7.x prior to 6.7.1 and 6.6.x prior to 6.6.1) has an improper trust store configuration leading to authentication bypass. An unauthenticated remote attacker who has network access to vRealize Operations, with the Horizon Adapter running, may be able to bypass Adapter authentication.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsEPSS trend
Probability
1.49%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
74%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.49% on 19-09-2026
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
- vrealize_operations≥ 6.6.0, < 6.6.1 | ≥ 6.7.0, < 6.7.1
- vrealize operations for horizon adapter6.7.x prior to 6.7.1 | 6.6.x prior to 6.6.1
1 vendor · 2 products