VMware Server 1.0/3.0.3/3.5 Console cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in VMware Server 1.0/3.0.3/3.5. This affects an unknown function of the component Console. This manipulation causes cross site scripting. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2010-1137. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in VMware Server 1.0/3.0.3/3.5 (Virtualization Software). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the component Console. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WebAccess in VMware VirtualCenter 2.0.2 and 2.5 and VMware ESX 3.0.3 and 3.5, and the Server Console in VMware Server 1.0, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the name of a virtual machine.

The weakness was released 03/30/2010 by Craig Marshall with Ernst & Young Advanced Security Center (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at lists.vmware.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2010-1137 since 03/29/2010. The attack can only be initiated within the local network. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059.007 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 801315 , which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 117372 (VMware Products WebAccess Multiple Vulnerabilities (VMSA-2010-0005)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (801315), SecurityFocus (BID 39037†), OSVDB (63319†), Secunia (SA39172†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1023769†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-52541, VDB-52536 and VDB-52535. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Local: No
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Nessus ID: 801315
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OpenVAS ID: 801316
OpenVAS Name: VMware WebAccess Cross Site Scripting vulnerability (Linux)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: vmware.com

Advisory: lists.vmware.com
Researcher: Craig Marshall
Organization: Ernst & Young Advanced Security Center
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2010-1137 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2010-1137
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-4111

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SecurityFocus: 39037 - RETIRED: VMware WebAccess Multiple Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 39172 - VMware Server Console Script Insertion Vulnerability, Not Critical
OSVDB: 63319 - VMware Server Console Virtual Machine Name XSS
SecurityTracker: 1023769
Vulnerability Center: 25317 - VMware VirtualCenter and ESX XSS Vulnerability via the Name of a Virtual Machine, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20060413
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/19/2010 02:00
Updated: 05/04/2026 17:15
Changes: 04/19/2010 02:00 (80), 02/23/2017 09:59 (9), 03/17/2021 19:27 (3), 12/08/2024 05:49 (17), 05/04/2026 17:15 (1)
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