CVE-2020-3952—VMware vCenter Server Information Disclosure Vulnerability

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2021-11-03 · last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2020-3952
Project:
VMware
Product:
vCenter Server
Date Added:
2021-11-03
Due Date:
2022-05-03
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

VMware vCenter Server Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Description

VMware vCenter Server contains an information disclosure vulnerability in the VMware Directory Service (vmdir) when the Platform Services Controller (PSC) does not correctly implement access controls. Successful exploitation allows an attacker with network access to port 389 to extract sensitive information.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
Unknown

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

  • https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-3952

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