VMware vCenter Server (6.7.x prior to 6.7 U3, 6.5 prior to 6.5 U3 and 6.0 prior to 6.0 U3j) contains an information disclosure vulnerability due to the logging of credentials in plain-text for virtual machines deployed through OVF. A malicious user with access to the log files containing vCenter OVF-properties of a virtual machine deployed from an OVF may be able to view the credentials used to deploy the OVF (typically the root account of the virtual machine).
This vulnerability carries a HIGH severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.7, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction requiring only low-level privileges . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), for affected systems. Impacting 1 product from vmware organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
First disclosed in 2019, this vulnerability was reported during a period defined by widespread IoT adoption challenges, mobile security concerns, and the emergence of advanced persistent threat (APT) techniques. Contemporary mitigation strategies focused on secure development practices and third-party component vetting.
2019-09-18T21:15:13.313
2024-11-21T04:45:08.500
Modified
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 (HIGH)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:N
8.0
2.9
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 6.0 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 6.0 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 6.0 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 6.0 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 6.0 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 6.0 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 6.0 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 6.0 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 6.0 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 6.0 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 6.0 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 6.0 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 6.0 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 6.0 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 6.0 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 6.0 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 6.0 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 6.0 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 6.7 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 6.7 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 6.7 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 6.7 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 6.7 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 6.7 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 6.7 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 6.7 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 6.7 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 6.7 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 6.5 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 6.5 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 6.5 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 6.5 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 6.5 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 6.5 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 6.5 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 6.5 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 6.5 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 6.5 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 6.5 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 6.5 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 6.5 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 6.5 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 6.5 | Yes |
| Application | vmware | vcenter_server | 6.5 | Yes |
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