VDB-52536 · CVE-2010-0686 · BID 39037

VMware ESX Server 2.0.0 WebAccess input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in VMware ESX Server 2.0.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component WebAccess. The manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2010-0686. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in VMware ESX Server 2.0.0 (Virtualization Software). Affected is an unknown functionality of the component WebAccess. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

WebAccess in VMware VirtualCenter 2.0.2 and 2.5, VMware Server 2.0, and VMware ESX 3.0.3 and 3.5 allows remote attackers to leverage proxy-server functionality to spoof the origin of requests via unspecified vectors, related to a "URL forwarding vulnerability."

The weakness was released 04/01/2010 with Vmware (Website). The advisory is shared for download at vmware.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2010-0686. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 05/04/2026). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 117372 (VMware Products WebAccess Multiple Vulnerabilities (VMSA-2010-0005)).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at SecurityFocus (BID 39037†), SecurityTracker (ID 1023769†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-25319†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-4111, VDB-52541 and VDB-52535. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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OpenVAS ID: 801309
OpenVAS Name: VMware WebAccess Multiple Vulnerabilities (Linux)
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02/22/2010 🔍
03/29/2010 +35 days 🔍
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04/01/2010 +3 days 🔍
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04/11/2010 +10 days 🔍
03/19/2015 +1803 days 🔍
05/04/2026 +4064 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: vmware.com

Advisory: vmware.com
Organization: Vmware
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2010-0686 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2010-0686
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-52536

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SecurityFocus: 39037 - RETIRED: VMware WebAccess Multiple Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1023769
Vulnerability Center: 25319 - VMware VirtualCenter, ESX and VMware Server Remote Spoofing Vulnerability, High

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

Created: 03/19/2015 12:22
Updated: 05/04/2026 16:40
Changes: 03/19/2015 12:22 (59), 02/23/2017 09:59 (9), 09/07/2021 01:32 (4), 07/29/2024 04:31 (15), 05/04/2026 16:40 (1)
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