CVE-2023-20887
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitAria Operations for Networks contains a command injection vulnerability.
Published Jun 8, 2023 · Updated Oct 21, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2023-20887 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Aria Operations For Networks (Vmware), Aria Operations for Networks (Formerly vRealize Network Insight).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jun 20, 2023. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Aria Operations For Networks <=6.10.0, Aria Operations For Networks 6.10.0.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
98%
Higher than 99.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Aria Operations for Networks contains a command injection vulnerability. A malicious actor with network access to VMware Aria Operations for Networks may be able to perform a command injection attack resulting in remote code execution.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Jun 22, 2023 | Jul 13, 2023 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Jun 20, 2023 | Jul 13, 2023 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Jun 22, 2023 | Jul 13, 2023 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Jun 22, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Aria Operations For NetworksVmware | See advisory | 6.10.0 |
| Aria Operations for Networks (Formerly vRealize Network Insight) | >= Aria Operations for Networks (Formerly vRealize Network Insight) 6.x | n/a |
Patched Releases
Aria Operations For Networks
<=6.10.0
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 8, 2023
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jun 20, 2023
Added to CISA KEV
Jun 22, 2023
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jun 22, 2023
Added to ENISA EUVD
Jun 22, 2023
Last updated
Oct 21, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-77 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
References
- advisoryhttps://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2023-20887
- advisoryhttps://www.govcert.gov.hk/en/alerts_detail.php?id=1038
- advisoryUSOM advisory
- advisoryVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/173761/VMWare-Aria-Operations-For-Networks-Remote-Command-Execution.html
FAQ
Common Questions.
Aria Operations for Networks contains a command injection vulnerability.
Affected: Aria Operations For Networks (Vmware); Aria Operations for Networks (Formerly vRealize Network Insight) versions >= Aria Operations for Networks (Formerly vRealize Network Insight) 6.x. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jun 20, 2023.
Yes. It was added on Jun 22, 2023 with a federal remediation due date of Jul 13, 2023.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Aria Operations For Networks <=6.10.0, Aria Operations For Networks 6.10.0.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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