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Vulnerability record · CVE-2018-6980 · published 13 November 2018

CVE-2018-6980: Vmware vrealize log insight incorrect authorization vulnerability

Vmware · Vrealize Log Insight

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.

7.2 CVSS 3.1 High EPSS 1.4% · top 27.9% CWE-863 · Incorrect authorization
7.2CVSS 3.1 base score, v2 6.5
1.4%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
4References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by 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.

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

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105925 Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0028.html PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105925 Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0028.html PatchVendor Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2018-6980), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.