CVE-2013-3079
CVE-2013-3079 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Vmware Vcenter Server Appliance with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. 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-94.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Vmware Vcenter Server Appliance
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
VMware vCenter Server Appliance (vCSA) 5.1 before Update 1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary programs with root privileges by leveraging Virtual Appliance Management Interface (VAMI) access.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2013-3079?
- VMware vCenter Server Appliance (vCSA) 5.1 before Update 1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary programs with root privileges by leveraging Virtual Appliance Management Interface (VAMI) access.
- How severe is CVE-2013-3079?
- CVE-2013-3079 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2013-3079 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2013-3079?
- CVE-2013-3079 affects Vmware Vcenter Server Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2013-3079?
- 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-2013-3079 published?
- CVE-2013-3079 was published on 2013-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server_appliance:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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