How severe is CVE-2008-4278?

CVE-2008-4278 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2008-4278 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-4278?

CVE-2008-4278 primarily affects Vmware Virtualcenter. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4278?

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

When was CVE-2008-4278 published?

CVE-2008-4278 was published on 2008-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-4278

CVE-2008-4278 is a low-severity vulnerability in Vmware Virtualcenter 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% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Vmware Virtualcenter
Published: 2008-10-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

VMware VirtualCenter 2.5 before Update 3 build 119838 on Windows displays a user's password in cleartext when the password contains unspecified special characters, which allows physically proximate attackers to steal the password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4278?: VMware VirtualCenter 2.5 before Update 3 build 119838 on Windows displays a user's password in cleartext when the password contains unspecified special characters, which allows physically proximate attackers to steal the password.
How severe is CVE-2008-4278?: CVE-2008-4278 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2008-4278 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-4278?: CVE-2008-4278 primarily affects Vmware Virtualcenter. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4278?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-4278 published?: CVE-2008-4278 was published on 2008-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:virtualcenter:*:update_2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:virtualcenter:1.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:virtualcenter:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:2.0.2:update_4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:virtualcenter:2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:virtualcenter:2.5:update_1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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