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CVE-2017-4919

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.

Severity
Critical 9.0
Published
28 Jul 2017
Last changed
17 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Exploit chance
2% in the next 30 daysHigher than 81% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 11 Nov 2026
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
VMware vCenter ServerServers and applications · cpe:a:vmware:vcenter_server
  • Version 5.5
  • Version 6.0
  • Version 6.5

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-4919
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2017-4919