VMware Aria Operations for Networks exportPDF Code Injection Information Disclosure Vulnerability

2023-06-0800:00:00

Sina Kheirkhah (@SinSinology) of Summoning Team (@SummoningTeam)

www.zerodayinitiative.com

vmware

aria operations

networks

exportpdf

code injection

information disclosure

vulnerability

remote attackers

sensitive information

authentication

flaw

validation

user-supplied string

javascript code

service account

0.488 Medium

EPSS

Percentile

97.5%

JSON

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of VMware Aria Operations for Networks. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the exportPDF method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute JavaScript code. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose information in the context of the service account.