How severe is CVE-2010-2928?

CVE-2010-2928 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2010-2928 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-2928?

CVE-2010-2928 affects Vmware Vcenter Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2928?

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

When was CVE-2010-2928 published?

CVE-2010-2928 was published on 2011-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-2928

CVE-2010-2928 is a low-severity vulnerability in Vmware Vcenter 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Vmware Vcenter Server
Published: 2011-02-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The vCenter Tomcat Management Application in VMware vCenter Server 4.1 before Update 1 stores log-on credentials in a configuration file, which allows local users to gain privileges by reading this file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2928?: The vCenter Tomcat Management Application in VMware vCenter Server 4.1 before Update 1 stores log-on credentials in a configuration file, which allows local users to gain privileges by reading this file.
How severe is CVE-2010-2928?: CVE-2010-2928 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2010-2928 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-2928?: CVE-2010-2928 affects Vmware Vcenter Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2928?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-2928 published?: CVE-2010-2928 was published on 2011-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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