CVE-2017-4928

7.5 HIGH
Published: November 17, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

The flash-based vSphere Web Client (6.0 prior to 6.0 U3c and 5.5 prior to 5.5 U3f) i.e. not the new HTML5-based vSphere Client, contains SSRF and CRLF injection issues due to improper neutralization of URLs. An attacker may exploit these issues by sending a POST request with modified headers towards internal services leading to information disclosure.

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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:N/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101785
Source: security@vmware.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039759
Source: security@vmware.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0017.html
Source: security@vmware.com
Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101785
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039759
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0017.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Vendor Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.2%
37th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

vmware