How severe is CVE-2006-2481?

CVE-2006-2481 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-2481 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-2481?

CVE-2006-2481 primarily affects Vmware Esx. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2481?

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

When was CVE-2006-2481 published?

CVE-2006-2481 was published on 2006-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-2481

CVE-2006-2481 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vmware Esx with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Vmware Esx
Published: 2006-07-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

VMware ESX Server 2.0.x before 2.0.2 and 2.x before 2.5.2 patch 4 stores authentication credentials in base 64 encoded format in the vmware.mui.kid and vmware.mui.sid cookies, which allows attackers to gain privileges by obtaining the cookies using attacks such as cross-site scripting (CVE-2005-3619).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2481?: VMware ESX Server 2.0.x before 2.0.2 and 2.x before 2.5.2 patch 4 stores authentication credentials in base 64 encoded format in the vmware.mui.kid and vmware.mui.sid cookies, which allows attackers to gain privileges by obtaining the cookies using attacks such as cross-site scripting (CVE-2005-3619).
How severe is CVE-2006-2481?: CVE-2006-2481 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-2481 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2481?: CVE-2006-2481 primarily affects Vmware Esx. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2481?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-2481 published?: CVE-2006-2481 was published on 2006-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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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