ACTIVELY EXPLOITED

CVE-2020-3952: VMware vCenter Server Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Facts
VendorVMware
ProductvCenter Server
Actively exploitedYes
Added to CISA KEV3 Nov 2021
CISA federal deadline3 May 2022
Weakness (CWE)CWE-306

Required action (CISA's text)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Description (NVD)

VMware vCenter Server contains an information disclosure vulnerability in the VMware Directory Service (vmdir) when the Platform Services Controller (PSC) does not correctly implement access controls. Successful exploitation allows an attacker with network access to port 389 to extract sensitive information.

SOURCES

Other VMware flaws

Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.