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
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-310
- Affected product: Vmware Vsphere Client
- Published:
- Last modified:
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)
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vsphere_client:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vsphere_client:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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