How severe is CVE-2011-0426?

CVE-2011-0426 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-0426 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-0426?

CVE-2011-0426 primarily affects Vmware Vcenter. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-0426?

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

When was CVE-2011-0426 published?

CVE-2011-0426 was published on 2011-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-0426

CVE-2011-0426 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vmware Vcenter with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Vmware Vcenter
Published: 2011-05-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in vCenter Server in VMware vCenter 4.0 before Update 3 and 4.1 before Update 1, and VMware VirtualCenter 2.5 before Update 6a, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-0426?: Directory traversal vulnerability in vCenter Server in VMware vCenter 4.0 before Update 3 and 4.1 before Update 1, and VMware VirtualCenter 2.5 before Update 6a, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2011-0426?: CVE-2011-0426 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-0426 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-0426?: CVE-2011-0426 primarily affects Vmware Vcenter. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0426?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-0426 published?: CVE-2011-0426 was published on 2011-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter:4.0:update_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter:4.0:update_2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:virtualcenter:2.5:update_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:virtualcenter:2.5:update_2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:virtualcenter:2.5:update_3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:virtualcenter:2.5:update_4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:virtualcenter:2.5:update_5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:virtualcenter:2.5:update_6:*:*:*:*:*:*

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