CVE-2024-37085
Confirmed PUBLISHEDVMware ESXi contains an authentication bypass vulnerability. A malicious actor with sufficient Active Directory (AD) permissions can gain full...
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
VMware ESXi contains an authentication bypass vulnerability. A malicious actor with sufficient Active Directory (AD) permissions can gain full access to an ESXi host that was previously configured to use AD for user management https://blogs.vmware.com/vsphere/2012/09/joining-vsphere-hosts-to-active-directory.html by re-creating the configured AD group ('ESXi Admins' by default) after it was deleted from AD.
- CVE Published
- Jun 25, 2024
- Exploitation Reported
- Jul 30, 2024
- CVSS
- 6.8 Medium
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| vmware |
esxi
|
7.0 |
Affected |
| vmware |
cloud_foundation
|
5.0 to < 5.2 |
Affected |
| vmware |
cloud_foundation
|
4.0 to < 5.0 |
Affected |
| vmware |
esxi
|
8.0 to < ESXi80U3-24022510 |
Affected |
| n/a |
VMware ESXi
|
8.0 to < ESXi80U3-24022510 |
Affected |
| n/a |
VMware ESXi
|
7.0 |
Affected |
| n/a |
VMware Cloud Foundation
|
5.x |
Affected |
| n/a |
VMware Cloud Foundation
|
4.x |
Affected |
CVE References
- support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/exter... support.broadcom.com · CVE Record https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/e...
Recommended Actions
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Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| CISA First | 2024-07-30 00:00 UTC |
No detection artifacts or sensor request patterns are available for this CVE yet.
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Virtual Patch
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CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2024-07-30 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Used in malware
Recorded 2024-07-30 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2024-08-02 13:31:59 UTC · GitHub
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Authentication Bypass by Primary Weakness
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nessus | https://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/201123 | Jun 02, 2025 |
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
github · Created 2024-08-02 13:31:59 UTC · 2 stars
Vulnerability Scanner for CVE-2024-37085 and Exploits ( For Educational Purpose only)
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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09:26 UTC about 1 year ago09:26 UTC · about 1 year ago
Nessus plugin available
Scanner coverage available
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13:31 UTC almost 2 years ago13:31 UTC · almost 2 years ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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00:00 UTC almost 2 years ago00:00 UTC · almost 2 years ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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00:00 UTC almost 2 years ago00:00 UTC · almost 2 years ago
First public exploitation report
Exploit observed in malware
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14:16 UTC about 2 years ago14:16 UTC · about 2 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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05:40 UTC about 2 years ago05:40 UTC · about 2 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
Automate This Intelligence with the Pro API
Confidence scoring, exploit status, sensor telemetry, PoCs, scanner integrations, mentions, and tags are available programmatically for VM, SOC, and CTI workflows.
Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2024-37085
{
"cve_id": "CVE-2024-37085",
"title": "VMware ESXi contains an authentication bypass vulnerability. A malicious acto...",
"affected_vendor": "VMware",
"affected_product": "VMware ESXi, VMware Cloud Foundation",
"affected_versions": [
{ "vendor": "...", "product": "...", "status": "affected", "display_label": "..." }
],
"confidence": "Confirmed",
"cvss_score": 6.8,
"epss_score": null,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}