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CVE-2005-3620

2.1 · LOW

The management interface for VMware ESX Server 2.0.x before 2.0.2 patch 1, 2.1.x before 2.1.3 patch 1, and 2.x before 2.5.3 patch 2 records passwords in cleartext in URLs that are stored in world-r…

Published Dec 31, 2005vmwareEPSS 0.47%

Overview

CVE-2005-3620 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting vmware esx. It was published on December 31, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The management interface for VMware ESX Server 2.0.x before 2.0.2 patch 1, 2.1.x before 2.1.3 patch 1, and 2.x before 2.5.3 patch 2 records passwords in cleartext in URLs that are stored in world-readable web server log files, which allows local users to gain privileges.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from vmware. Update esx to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
vmwareesx>= 2.0.1, < 2.0.2Affected

References

Refkb.vmware.com/kb/2118366Refsecunia.com/advisories/21230Refwww.corsaire.com/advisories/c051114-003.txtRefwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/822476Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/441727/100/100/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/441825/100/100/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/19249Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3075Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28112Refkb.vmware.com/kb/2118366

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3620?

CVE-2005-3620 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting vmware esx. It was published on December 31, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2005-3620?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2005-3620?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from vmware. Update esx to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2005-3620?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2005-3620 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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