Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-4926
VMware vCenter Server (6.5 prior to 6.5 U1) contains a vulnerability that may allow for stored cross-site scripting (XSS). An attacker with VC user privileges can inject malicious java-scripts which will get executed when other VC users access the page.
Vulnerability category: Cross site scripting (XSS)
Products affected by CVE-2017-4926
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-4926
0.07%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 31 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-4926
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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3.5
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LOW | AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N |
6.8
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2.9
|
NIST | |
|
5.4
|
MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N |
2.3
|
2.7
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-4926
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The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-4926
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100844
VMware vCenter Server CVE-2017-4926 HTML Injection VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0015.html
VMSA-2017-0015.2Patch;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039364
VMware vCenter Server Input Validation Flaw in H5 Client Lets Remote Users Conduct Cross-Site Scripting Attacks - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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