How severe is CVE-2007-5024?

CVE-2007-5024 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2007-5024 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5024?

CVE-2007-5024 affects Emc Vmware Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5024?

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

When was CVE-2007-5024 published?

CVE-2007-5024 was published on 2007-09-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5024

CVE-2007-5024 is a low-severity vulnerability in Emc Vmware Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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-310.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Emc Vmware Server
Published: 2007-09-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

EMC VMware Server before 1.0.4 Build 56528 writes passwords in cleartext to unspecified log files, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading these files, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-3620.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5024?: EMC VMware Server before 1.0.4 Build 56528 writes passwords in cleartext to unspecified log files, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading these files, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-3620.
How severe is CVE-2007-5024?: CVE-2007-5024 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2007-5024 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5024?: CVE-2007-5024 affects Emc Vmware Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5024?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-5024 published?: CVE-2007-5024 was published on 2007-09-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.vmware.com/support/server/doc/releasenotes_server.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:emc:vmware_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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