How severe is CVE-2010-0686?

CVE-2010-0686 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2010-0686 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-0686?

CVE-2010-0686 primarily affects Vmware Virtualcenter. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0686?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2010-0686 published?

CVE-2010-0686 was published on 2010-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-0686

CVE-2010-0686 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vmware Virtualcenter with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Vmware Virtualcenter
Published: 2010-04-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

WebAccess in VMware VirtualCenter 2.0.2 and 2.5, VMware Server 2.0, and VMware ESX 3.0.3 and 3.5 allows remote attackers to leverage proxy-server functionality to spoof the origin of requests via unspecified vectors, related to a "URL forwarding vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0686?: WebAccess in VMware VirtualCenter 2.0.2 and 2.5, VMware Server 2.0, and VMware ESX 3.0.3 and 3.5 allows remote attackers to leverage proxy-server functionality to spoof the origin of requests via unspecified vectors, related to a "URL forwarding vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2010-0686?: CVE-2010-0686 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2010-0686 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-0686?: CVE-2010-0686 primarily affects Vmware Virtualcenter. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0686?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2010-0686 published?: CVE-2010-0686 was published on 2010-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:virtualcenter:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:virtualcenter:2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:server:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:esx_server:3.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:esx_server:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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