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.
References
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040024 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0021.html | Vendor Advisory |
Configurations
Configuration 1 (hide)
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History
No history.
Information
Published : 2017-12-20 15:29
Updated : 2022-02-03 19:45
NVD link : CVE-2017-4940
Mitre link : CVE-2017-4940
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2017-4940
JSON object : View
Products Affected
vmware
- esxi
CWE
CWE-79
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')