CVE-2014-3790: vmware vcenter_server_appliance
CVSS: 9.0v2.0HighModified
Published 01-06-2014Last modified 06-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2014-3790 is a high (CVSS 9.0) vulnerability in vmware vcenter_server_appliance. EPSS estimates a 2.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 83.4% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
9.0/10
010
High · v2.0 (NVD)EPSS score
2.35%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 01-06-2014PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Ruby vSphere Console (RVC) in VMware vCenter Server Appliance allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands as root by escaping from a chroot jail.
CVSS metrics
1 score · 1 source · 1 versionHigh 9.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:CSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
2.35%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
83%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 2.35% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score2.35%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Vmware1 product
- vcenter_server_appliance5.1 | 5.5
1 vendor · 1 product
References
4 links- zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-14-159/X Refsource MISC