How severe is CVE-2008-2101?

CVE-2008-2101 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2008-2101 being actively exploited?

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

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2101?

CVE-2008-2101 primarily affects Vmware Esx. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2101?

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

When was CVE-2008-2101 published?

CVE-2008-2101 was published on 2008-09-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2101

CVE-2008-2101 is a low-severity vulnerability in Vmware Esx 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Vmware Esx
Published: 2008-09-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The VMware Consolidated Backup (VCB) command-line utilities in VMware ESX 3.0.1 through 3.0.3 and ESX 3.5 place a password on the command line, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2101?: The VMware Consolidated Backup (VCB) command-line utilities in VMware ESX 3.0.1 through 3.0.3 and ESX 3.5 place a password on the command line, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process.
How severe is CVE-2008-2101?: CVE-2008-2101 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2008-2101 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2101?: CVE-2008-2101 primarily affects Vmware Esx. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2101?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-2101 published?: CVE-2008-2101 was published on 2008-09-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:esx:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:esx:3.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:esx:3.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:esx:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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