CVE-2024-38813 - VMware vCenter Server Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Project:VMware
Product:vCenter Server
Date Added:2024-11-20Due Date:2024-12-11Last Updated:June 21, 2025
Vulnerability Name
VMware vCenter Server Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Description
VMware vCenter contains an improper check for dropped privileges vulnerability. This vulnerability could allow an attacker with network access to the vCenter Server to escalate privileges to root by sending a specially crafted packet.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?
Unknown
Action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Additional Notes
https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/24968
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-38813
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