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CVE-2017-4940

The ESXi Host Client in VMware ESXi (6.5 before ESXi650-201712103-SG, 5.5 before...

Medium CVSS 6.1

Overview

The ESXi Host Client in VMware ESXi (6.5 before ESXi650-201712103-SG, 5.5 before ESXi600-201711103-SG and 5.5 before ESXi550-201709102-SG) contains a vulnerability that may allow for stored cross-site scripting (XSS). An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by injecting Javascript, which might get executed when other users access the Host Client.

CWE: CWE-79 Published: 2017-12-20T15:29:00.247
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🟡 MEDIUM.

  • CVSS: 6.1 (MEDIUM)
  • Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)

Recommended actions:

  • Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
  • Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.

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