VMware · vCenter Server
VMware vCenter Server Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
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.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Vulnerability data triggers these controls during assessment and continuous monitoring.