CVE-2023-20858: vmware carbon_black_app_control Injection
CVSS: 7.2v3.1HighModified
Published 21-02-2023Last modified 17-03-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-20858 is a high (CVSS 7.2) Injection vulnerability in vmware carbon_black_app_control. EPSS estimates a 16.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 97% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.2/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
16.87%
0%100%
Medium · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 21-02-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 17-03-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
VMware Carbon Black App Control 8.7.x prior to 8.7.8, 8.8.x prior to 8.8.6, and 8.9.x.prior to 8.9.4 contain an injection vulnerability. A malicious actor with privileged access to the App Control administration console may be able to use specially crafted input allowing access to the underlying server operating system.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.2Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.2HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
16.87%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
97%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 16.87% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score16.87%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Vmware1 product
- carbon_black_app_control≥ 8.7.0, < 8.7.8 | ≥ 8.8.0, < 8.8.6 | ≥ 8.9.0, < 8.9.4
1 vendor · 1 product