CVE-2023-20867
CVSS v3
3.9
LOW
EPSS Score
3.1 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
A fully compromised ESXi host can force VMware Tools to fail to authenticate host-to-guest operations, impacting the confidentiality and integrity of the guest virtual machine.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2023-06-23
- Patch Due Date
- 2023-07-14
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2023-06-13
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2023-20867?
A fully compromised ESXi host can force VMware Tools to fail to authenticate host-to-guest operations, impacting the confidentiality and integrity of the guest virtual machine.
Is CVE-2023-20867 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2023-20867 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2023-07-14.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-20867?
CVE-2023-20867 has a CVSS v3 base score of 3.9 (LOW severity).
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