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2020 VMware — internal source code exposure via misconfigured file share

2020 Unknown records affected Share on X

Data compromised

Source tree fragments and engineering metadata described as limited in vendor statement summaries

Technical writeup

VMware confirmed limited source code related to ESXi, Workspace One, and vSphere reached GitHub after an Internet-facing internal file share misconfiguration; VMware emphasized ongoing integrity reviews.

Root cause

Misconfigured internal file repository exposing engineering artifacts (per VMware confirmation in press)

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