CVE-2024-22280: VMware Aria Automation does not apply correct input validation which allows for SQL-injection in the product.

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HIGH 8.5UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-22280 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.5) affecting aria automation, cloud foundation. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

VMware Aria Automation does not apply correct input validation which allows for SQL-injection in the product. An authenticated malicious user could enter specially crafted SQL queries and perform unauthorised read/write operations in the database.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 59%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2024-07-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VMware · Vendor: vmware

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-11 05:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

vmware aria automation UPGRADE

Affected: < 8.17.0

Fixed in: 8.17.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy aria-automation || rpm -q aria-automation || aria-automation --version

2. UPGRADE to 8.17.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade aria-automation

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade aria-automation

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

vmware cloud foundation UPGRADE

Affected: >= 4.0 and <= 5.0

Fixed in: newer than 5.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy cloud-foundation || rpm -q cloud-foundation || cloud-foundation --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade cloud-foundation

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade cloud-foundation

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison cloud-foundation sudo apt install cloud-foundation=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo apt-mark hold cloud-foundation

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list cloud-foundation sudo dnf downgrade cloud-foundation-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add cloud-foundation

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-22280?

aria automation: upgrade to 8.17.0; cloud foundation: upgrade to newer than 5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-22280 being exploited?

CVE-2024-22280 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-22280 affect?

CVE-2024-22280 affects aria automation, cloud foundation. Severity is high (CVSS 8.5). VMware Aria Automation does not apply correct input validation which allows for SQL-injection in the product. An authenticated malicious user could enter specially crafted SQL queries and perform unauthorised read/write operations in the da

How urgent is CVE-2024-22280?

Priority 40/100. High severity

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