Broadcom Warns of High-Severity SQL Injection Flaw in VMware Avi Load Balancer
Broadcom, the parent company of VMware, has issued an urgent security warning regarding a critical vulnerability in the VMware Avi Load Balancer. The flaw, identified as a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability, poses significant risks to organizations using the platform for managing and distributing traffic across applications. If left unaddressed, the flaw could allow cyber attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data or execute malicious commands within affected systems.
The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-XXXX, resides in the user interface of the VMware Avi Load Balancer and is related to improper input validation when interacting with database queries. Attackers exploiting this flaw could inject malicious SQL commands into the system, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, data manipulation, or even remote code execution. The impact of a successful attack could be severe, allowing threat actors to compromise not only the load balancer but also connected databases and other critical infrastructure.
VMware Avi Load Balancer is a widely used tool for optimizing the delivery and availability of web applications, and its deployment in large-scale enterprise environments means that the scope of this vulnerability is considerable. If exploited, it could lead to data breaches, downtime, and a significant disruption in business operations, especially for organizations reliant on cloud and multi-cloud environments.
In response to the vulnerability, VMware has released a patch and strongly urges all users to update their systems immediately. Security experts emphasize that timely patching is crucial in preventing exploitation, as attackers could rapidly develop automated scripts to target unpatched systems.
The warning highlights the importance of continuously monitoring and securing critical infrastructure components, especially those used to manage web traffic and application performance. With cyber threats becoming increasingly sophisticated, organizations must remain vigilant in addressing vulnerabilities before they are exploited.
