CVE-2017-4919: vmware vcenter_server
CVSS: 9.0v3.0CriticalModified
Published 28-07-2017Last modified 16-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2017-4919 is a critical (CVSS 9.0) vulnerability in vmware vcenter_server. EPSS estimates a 2.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 80.8% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
9.0/10
010
Critical · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
2.04%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 28-07-2017PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
VMware vCenter Server 5.5, 6.0, 6.5 allows vSphere users with certain, limited vSphere privileges to use the VIX API to access Guest Operating Systems without the need to authenticate.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsCritical 9.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
Medium 6.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
2.04%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
81%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 2.04% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score2.04%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Vmware2 products
- vcenter_serverEOL5.5 | 6.0 | 6.5
- vmware vcenter serverVMware vCenter Server 5.5.x, 6.0.x, 6.5.x
1 vendor · 2 products