CVE-2020-3952
VMware vCenter Server Information Disclosure Vulnerability - [Actively Exploited]
Description
Under certain conditions, vmdir that ships with VMware vCenter Server, as part of an embedded or external Platform Services Controller (PSC), does not correctly implement access controls.
INFO
Published Date :
April 10, 2020, 2:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 13, 2025, 5:28 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
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VMware vCenter Server contains an information disclosure vulnerability in the VMware Directory Service (vmdir) when the Platform Services Controller (PSC) does not correctly implement access controls. Successful exploitation allows an attacker with network access to port 389 to extract sensitive information.
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https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-3952
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Upgrade to VMware vCenter Server 6.7 U3F or later.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2020-3952 has a 45 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2020-3952.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157896/VMware-vCenter-Server-6.7-Authentication-Bypass.html | Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2020-0006 | Vendor Advisory Broken Link |
| http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157896/VMware-vCenter-Server-6.7-Authentication-Bypass.html | Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2020-0006 | Vendor Advisory Broken Link |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2020-3952 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2020-3952
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.
The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2020-3952 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2020-3952 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Mar. 13, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Reference Type CVE: https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2020-0006 Types: Vendor Advisory CVE: https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2020-0006 Types: Broken Link, Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type VMware: https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2020-0006 Types: Vendor Advisory VMware: https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2020-0006 Types: Broken Link, Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jan. 29, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-306 -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157896/VMware-vCenter-Server-6.7-Authentication-Bypass.html Added Reference https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2020-0006 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CWE Remap by [email protected]
Jul. 12, 2022
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed CWE CWE-287 CWE-306 -
Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Dec. 13, 2021
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Reference Type http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157896/VMware-vCenter-Server-6.7-Authentication-Bypass.html No Types Assigned http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157896/VMware-vCenter-Server-6.7-Authentication-Bypass.html Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry -
CWE Remap by [email protected]
Jul. 21, 2021
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed CWE CWE-863 CWE-287 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 02, 2020
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157896/VMware-vCenter-Server-6.7-Authentication-Bypass.html [No Types Assigned] -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 10, 2020
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V2 NIST (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P) Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Changed Reference Type https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2020-0006 No Types Assigned https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2020-0006 Vendor Advisory Added CWE NIST CWE-863 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:6.7:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 9.8
Base CVSS Score: 6.8
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
93.32 }} -0.09%
score
0.99801
percentile