CVE-2014-1209
CVE-2014-1209 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Vmware Vsphere Client with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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-20.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Vmware Vsphere Client
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
VMware vSphere Client 4.0, 4.1, 5.0 before Update 3, and 5.1 before Update 2 does not properly validate updates to Client files, which allows remote attackers to trigger the downloading and execution of an arbitrary program via unspecified vectors.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-1209?
- VMware vSphere Client 4.0, 4.1, 5.0 before Update 3, and 5.1 before Update 2 does not properly validate updates to Client files, which allows remote attackers to trigger the downloading and execution of an arbitrary program via unspecified vectors.
- How severe is CVE-2014-1209?
- CVE-2014-1209 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2014-1209 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-1209?
- CVE-2014-1209 primarily affects Vmware Vsphere Client. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-1209?
- 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-2014-1209 published?
- CVE-2014-1209 was published on 2014-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vsphere_client:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vsphere_client:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vsphere_client:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vsphere_client:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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