Is CVE-2024-38813 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2024-38813 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2024-38813 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2024-38813 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-38813?

CVE-2024-38813 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2024-38813

Published: November 20, 2024

EPSS:31.11%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:96.6th

Official 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.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

VMware vCenter Server Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2024-11-20Federal patch deadline: 2024-12-11

Required Action (CISA)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Risk Analysis

This improper check for dropped privileges vulnerability in VMware vCenter allows an attacker with network access to escalate privileges to root by sending a specially crafted packet. Its presence in the KEV catalog and an EPSS score of 0.31108 indicate a high likelihood of exploitation, making it an urgent concern for vCenter administrators.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild, as confirmed by its presence in the KEV catalog. Attackers are leveraging this flaw to escalate privileges to root on vCenter Server.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security updates and patches for VMware vCenter to address this improper check for dropped privileges vulnerability. Restrict network access to vCenter Server to trusted sources only.

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-2024-38813 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2024-38813 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.