How severe is CVE-2011-2146?

CVE-2011-2146 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2011-2146 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-2146?

CVE-2011-2146 primarily affects Vmware Workstation. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-2146?

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

When was CVE-2011-2146 published?

CVE-2011-2146 was published on 2011-06-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-2146

CVE-2011-2146 is a low-severity vulnerability in Vmware Workstation 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% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Vmware Workstation
Published: 2011-06-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

mount.vmhgfs in the VMware Host Guest File System (HGFS) in VMware Workstation 7.1.x before 7.1.4, VMware Player 3.1.x before 3.1.4, VMware Fusion 3.1.x before 3.1.3, VMware ESXi 3.5 through 4.1, and VMware ESX 3.0.3 through 4.1 allows guest OS users to determine the existence of host OS files and directories via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-2146?: mount.vmhgfs in the VMware Host Guest File System (HGFS) in VMware Workstation 7.1.x before 7.1.4, VMware Player 3.1.x before 3.1.4, VMware Fusion 3.1.x before 3.1.3, VMware ESXi 3.5 through 4.1, and VMware ESX 3.0.3 through 4.1 allows guest OS users to determine the existence of host OS files and directories via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2011-2146?: CVE-2011-2146 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2011-2146 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-2146?: CVE-2011-2146 primarily affects Vmware Workstation. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2146?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-2146 published?: CVE-2011-2146 was published on 2011-06-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (17)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:7.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:7.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:7.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:player:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:player:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:player:3.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:player:3.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:fusion:3.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:esx:3.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:esx:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:esx:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:esx:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:esxi:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:esxi:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:esxi:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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