CVE-2018-6980

Published: Nov 13, 2018Modified: Jun 17, 2026

7.2

Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitability: 1.2 / Impact: 5.9

Source: NVD

Description

VMware vRealize Log Insight (4.7.x before 4.7.1 and 4.6.x before 4.6.2) contains a vulnerability due to improper authorization in the user registration method. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow Admin users with view only permission to perform certain administrative functions which they are not allowed to perform.

Affected (2)

Products: Vmware: Vrealize Log Insight

1 product

Vrealize Log Insight

Configuration A

2 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Vmware Vrealize Log Insight	From 4.6 to 4.6.2
Vmware Vrealize Log Insight	From 4.7 to 4.7.1

Related CWEs

Incorrect Authorization

The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.

References (4)

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105925

Source: security@vmware.com

Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0028.html

Source: security@vmware.com

PatchVendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105925

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0028.html

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

PatchVendor Advisory

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