CVE-2017-4923 in the critical feed json
VMware vCenter Server (6.5 prior to 6.5 U1) contains an information disclosure vulnerability.
published 2017-08-01 9 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2017-14040
- cvss
- 9.8
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.9%
- EPSS 1.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 79%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
1.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 79% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 9.8 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
- Technology feeds
References
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vmware.com
/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0013.html
patch, vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/99997
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id/1039013
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2017-4923
- NVD CVE-2017-4923
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