CVE-2023-34051: vmware aria_operations_for_logs Incorrect Authorization
CVSS: 9.8v3.1CriticalModified
Published 20-10-2023Last modified 02-05-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-34051 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in vmware aria_operations_for_logs. EPSS estimates a 44.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 98.7% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
9.8/10
010
Critical · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
44.67%
0%100%
High · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 20-10-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 02-05-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
VMware Aria Operations for Logs contains an authentication bypass vulnerability. An unauthenticated, malicious actor can inject files into the operating system of an impacted appliance which can result in remote code execution.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionCritical 9.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST9.8CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
44.67%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
99%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 44.67% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score44.67%
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
- aria_operations_for_logs4.0 | 5.0 | 8.6 | 8.8 | 8.10 | 8.10.2 | 8.12
1 vendor · 1 product