CVE-2017-4940 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2017-4940 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 20/12/2017 | CVE Updated: 17/09/2024 | CVE Year: 2017
Source: vmware | Vendor: VMware | Product: ESXi
Status : PUBLISHED

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CVE-2017-4940 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.

Metrics

CVSS Version: 3.1 | Base Score: n/a
Vector: n/a

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Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

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CWE Name: Stored cross-site scripting vulnerability
Source: VMware

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).