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% (76th 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.

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% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Vmware Vcenter Server Appliance
Published: 2013-05-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

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% (76th 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

http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2013-0006.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server_appliance:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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