How severe is CVE-2005-4583?

CVE-2005-4583 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-4583 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-4583?

CVE-2005-4583 primarily affects Vmware Esx. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4583?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2005-4583 published?

CVE-2005-4583 was published on 2005-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-4583

CVE-2005-4583 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vmware Esx with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Vmware Esx
Published: 2005-12-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Management Interface in VMware ESX Server 2.x up to 2.5.x before 24 December 2005 allows "remote code execution in the Web browser" via unspecified attack vectors, probably related to cross-site scripting (XSS).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4583?: Unspecified vulnerability in the Management Interface in VMware ESX Server 2.x up to 2.5.x before 24 December 2005 allows "remote code execution in the Web browser" via unspecified attack vectors, probably related to cross-site scripting (XSS).
How severe is CVE-2005-4583?: CVE-2005-4583 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-4583 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4583?: CVE-2005-4583 primarily affects Vmware Esx. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4583?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-4583 published?: CVE-2005-4583 was published on 2005-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esx:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esx:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esx:2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esx:2.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esx:2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esx:2.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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