CVE-2017-4923

9.8 CRITICAL

Published: August 01, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

VMware vCenter Server (6.5 prior to 6.5 U1) contains an information disclosure vulnerability. This issue may allow plaintext credentials to be obtained when using the vCenter Server Appliance file-based backup feature.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99997

Source: security@vmware.com

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039013

Source: security@vmware.com

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0013.html

Source: security@vmware.com

Patch Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99997

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039013

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0013.html

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Patch Vendor Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

9.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

1.9%

76th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200 CWE-522

Affected Vendors

vmware

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