How severe is CVE-2008-3514?

CVE-2008-3514 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-3514 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3514?

CVE-2008-3514 primarily affects Vmware Virtualcenter. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3514?

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

When was CVE-2008-3514 published?

CVE-2008-3514 was published on 2008-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3514

CVE-2008-3514 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vmware Virtualcenter 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Vmware Virtualcenter
Published: 2008-08-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

VMware VirtualCenter 2.5 before Update 2 and 2.0.2 before Update 5 relies on client-side "enabled/disabled functionality" for access control, which allows remote attackers to determine valid user names by enabling functionality in the GUI and then making an "attempt to assign permissions to other system users."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3514?: VMware VirtualCenter 2.5 before Update 2 and 2.0.2 before Update 5 relies on client-side "enabled/disabled functionality" for access control, which allows remote attackers to determine valid user names by enabling functionality in the GUI and then making an "attempt to assign permissions to other system users."
How severe is CVE-2008-3514?: CVE-2008-3514 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-3514 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3514?: CVE-2008-3514 primarily affects Vmware Virtualcenter. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3514?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-3514 published?: CVE-2008-3514 was published on 2008-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:virtualcenter:*:update_4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:virtualcenter:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:virtualcenter:2.0.2:update_2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:virtualcenter:2.0.2:update_3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:virtualcenter:2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:virtualcenter:2.5:update_1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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