CVE-2008-3514 json
VMware VirtualCenter 2.5 before Update 2 and 2.0.2 before Update 5 relies on client-side "enabled/disabled functionality" for access contro…
published 2008-08-13 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-3500
- cvss
- 5.0
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.8%
- EPSS 1.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 78%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
VMware VirtualCenter 2.5 before Update 2 and 2.0.2 before Update 5 relies on client-side "enabled/disabled functionality" for access control, which allows remote attackers to determine valid user names by enabling functionality in the GUI and then making an "attempt to assign permissions to other system users."
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
1.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 78% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
References
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vmware.com
/security/advisories/VMSA-2008-0012.html
patch, vendor-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/31468
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2008/2363
vdb-entry, vendor-advisory
- vmware.com /support/vi3/doc/releasenotes_vc202u5.html
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/44425
vdb-entry
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securityreason.com
/securityalert/4150
third-party-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id?1020693
vdb-entry
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/30664
vdb-entry
-
securityfocus.com
/archive/1/495386/100/0/threaded
mailing-list
- insomniasec.com /advisories/ISVA-080812.1.htm
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-3514
- NVD CVE-2008-3514
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