VMware (Tools) Data Breach

VMware (Tools) experienced a data breach that was reported on June 23, 2023. VMware Tools contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in the vgauth module. A fully compromised ESXi host can force VMware Tools to fail to authenticate host-to-guest operations, impacting the

Key Facts

Organization
VMware (Tools)
Date Reported
June 23, 2023
Incident Type
web app exploit
Industry
Technology
Severity Score
5/10
Confidence Level
high
Tags
web app exploit

Source

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Understanding web app exploit Incidents

Web application exploits target vulnerabilities in websites and APIs. Secure development practices, WAFs, and penetration testing protect against these attacks.