Is CVE-2023-34051 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-34051 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-34051 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-34051 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-34051?

CVE-2023-34051 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-34051

CWE-863Published: October 20, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official 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.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

VMware Aria Operations for Logs is affected by an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to inject files into the operating system. This can result in full remote code execution on the appliance.

No public exploit is known for this vulnerability, and it is not listed in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security patches provided by VMware for the affected versions of Aria Operations for Logs.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-34051 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.