‘Unauthorized API’ in VMware cost management tool can be exploited to hijack appliances

Remote code execution possible on vRealize Business for Cloud - which knows a lot about your private and public platforms

VMware has admitted its vRealize Business for Cloud product includes an unauthorised VAMI API" that can be exploited to achieve remote code execution on the virtual appliance. The security flaw is rated critical, scoring 9.8 on the ten-point Common Vulnerability Scoring System....