CVE-2011-4404

CVE-2011-4404 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vmware Vcenter Update Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 60% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-16.

Key facts

Description

The default configuration of the HTTP server in Jetty in vSphere Update Manager in VMware vCenter Update Manager 4.0 before Update 4 and 4.1 before Update 2 allows remote attackers to conduct directory traversal attacks and read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors, a related issue to CVE-2009-1523.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-4404?
The default configuration of the HTTP server in Jetty in vSphere Update Manager in VMware vCenter Update Manager 4.0 before Update 4 and 4.1 before Update 2 allows remote attackers to conduct directory traversal attacks and read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors, a related issue to CVE-2009-1523.
How severe is CVE-2011-4404?
CVE-2011-4404 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-4404 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 60% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-4404?
CVE-2011-4404 primarily affects Vmware Vcenter Update Manager. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4404?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-4404 published?
CVE-2011-4404 was published on 2011-11-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

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