CISA Alert: New VMware ESXi Vulnerability Puts Federal Networks at Risk

CISA has added CVE-2024-37085, a VMware ESXi Authentication Bypass Vulnerability, to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. This type of vulnerability is a frequent attack vector for cybercriminals and poses significant risks. All organizations are urged to prioritize timely remediation to reduce exposure to cyberattacks.

Hot Take:

Looks like CISA found another skeleton in the cyber closet! This time, it’s a VMware ESXi vulnerability that’s bypassing authentication like it’s skipping the line at a VIP club. Time for the federal agencies to play bouncer and show it the door!

Key Points:

  • VMware ESXi Authentication Bypass Vulnerability (CVE-2024-37085) added to CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog.
  • The vulnerability is actively exploited by cybercriminals, posing significant risks, especially to federal enterprises.
  • Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 22-01 mandates FCEB agencies to address these vulnerabilities promptly.
  • All organizations, not just federal agencies, are urged to prioritize remediation of these vulnerabilities.
  • CISA continually updates its catalog to include newly discovered, high-risk vulnerabilities.

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