CVE-2013-1405

CVE-2013-1405 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Vmware Vcenter Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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-287.

Key facts

• Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-287
• Affected product: Vmware Vcenter Server
• Published: 2013-02-15
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

VMware vCenter Server 4.0 before Update 4b and 4.1 before Update 3a, VMware VirtualCenter 2.5, VMware vSphere Client 4.0 before Update 4b and 4.1 before Update 3a, VMware VI-Client 2.5, VMware ESXi 3.5 through 4.1, and VMware ESX 3.5 through 4.1 do not properly implement the management authentication protocol, which allow remote servers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-1405?

VMware vCenter Server 4.0 before Update 4b and 4.1 before Update 3a, VMware VirtualCenter 2.5, VMware vSphere Client 4.0 before Update 4b and 4.1 before Update 3a, VMware VI-Client 2.5, VMware ESXi 3.5 through 4.1, and VMware ESX 3.5 through 4.1 do not properly implement the management authentication protocol, which allow remote servers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.

How severe is CVE-2013-1405?

CVE-2013-1405 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2013-1405 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-1405?

CVE-2013-1405 primarily affects Vmware Vcenter Server. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1405?

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

When was CVE-2013-1405 published?

CVE-2013-1405 was published on 2013-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2013-0001.html

Affected products (20)

• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:4.0:update_4:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:4.1:update_3:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:virtualcenter:2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vsphere_client:4.0:update_4:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vsphere_client:4.1:update_3:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vi-client:2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esxi:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esxi:3.5:1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esxi:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esxi:4.0:1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esxi:4.0:2:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esxi:4.0:3:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esxi:4.0:4:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esxi:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esx:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esx:3.5:update1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esx:3.5:update2:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esx:3.5:update3:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esx:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:vmware:esx:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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