CVE-2014-1210

CVE-2014-1210 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vmware Vsphere Client with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. 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-310.

Key facts

Description

VMware vSphere Client 5.0 before Update 3 and 5.1 before Update 2 does not properly validate X.509 certificates, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SSL servers via a crafted certificate.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-1210?
VMware vSphere Client 5.0 before Update 3 and 5.1 before Update 2 does not properly validate X.509 certificates, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SSL servers via a crafted certificate.
How severe is CVE-2014-1210?
CVE-2014-1210 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-1210 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-1210?
CVE-2014-1210 primarily affects Vmware Vsphere Client. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1210?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-1210 published?
CVE-2014-1210 was published on 2014-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

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