VMware NSX-T up to 3.2.2 cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in VMware NSX-T up to 3.2.2. This issue affects some unknown processing. The manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2023-20868. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in VMware NSX-T up to 3.2.2. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. This is going to have an impact on integrity.

The weakness was shared 05/24/2023 as VMSA-2023-0010. The advisory is available at vmware.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-20868 since 11/01/2022. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1059.007 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 3.2.3 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at docs.vmware.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-25041). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: NSX-T 3.2.3

Timelineinfo

11/01/2022 🔍
05/24/2023 +203 days 🔍
05/24/2023 +0 days 🔍
09/01/2025 +831 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: vmware.com

Advisory: VMSA-2023-0010
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-20868 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-20868
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-229794
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20060413

Entryinfo

Created: 05/24/2023 07:53
Updated: 09/01/2025 21:04
Changes: 05/24/2023 07:53 (40), 06/16/2023 18:44 (1), 06/16/2023 18:51 (11), 01/17/2025 02:17 (26), 04/26/2025 13:07 (3), 08/13/2025 16:34 (1), 09/01/2025 21:04 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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