CVE-2017-4940 — MEDIUM (6.1)

Vulnerability Description

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.

CVSS Score

6.1

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Esxi	5.5

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040024Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0021.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040024Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0021.htmlVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-4940?

CVE-2017-4940 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). 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...

How severe is CVE-2017-4940?

CVE-2017-4940 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-4940?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Esxi.