What happened
Description: VMware NSX contains a username enumeration vulnerability. An unauthenticated malicious actor may exploit this to enumerate valid usernames, potentially leading to unauthorized access attempts. Impact: Username enumeration → facilitates unauthorized access. Attack Vector: Remote, unauthenticated. Severity: Important. CVSSv3: 7.5 (High). Acknowledgments: Reported by the National Security Agency. Affected Products: * VMware NSX 9.x.x.x, 4.2.x, 4.1.x, 4.0.x * NSX-T 3.x * VMware Cloud Foundation (with NSX) 5.x, 4.5.x Fixed Versions: * NSX 9.0.1.0; 4.2.2.2/4.2.3.1 http://4.2.2.2/4.2.3.1 ; 4.1.2.7; NSX-T 3.2.4.3; CCF async patch (KB88287). Workarounds: None.
Affected versions
NSX: VMware NSX 9.x.x.x, 4.2.x, 4.1.x, 4.0.x (custom); VMware NSX-T 3.x (custom); VMware Cloud Foundation (with NSX) 5.x, 4.5.x Fixed: See vendor advisory.
Why it matters
Review the vendor advisory and exposure of the affected product to determine operational impact.
Detection & mitigation
- Apply vendor-provided updates or mitigations.
- Review affected product exposure and access logs.
Public PoC references
No public PoC reference has passed the current publication threshold.