How severe is CVE-2014-3790?

CVE-2014-3790 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2014-3790 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-3790?

CVE-2014-3790 primarily affects Vmware Vcenter Server Appliance. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3790?

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-2014-3790 published?

CVE-2014-3790 was published on 2014-06-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-3790

CVE-2014-3790 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Vmware Vcenter Server Appliance
Published: 2014-06-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Ruby vSphere Console (RVC) in VMware vCenter Server Appliance allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands as root by escaping from a chroot jail.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3790?: Ruby vSphere Console (RVC) in VMware vCenter Server Appliance allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands as root by escaping from a chroot jail.
How severe is CVE-2014-3790?: CVE-2014-3790 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2014-3790 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-3790?: CVE-2014-3790 primarily affects Vmware Vcenter Server Appliance. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3790?: 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-2014-3790 published?: CVE-2014-3790 was published on 2014-06-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server_appliance:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server_appliance:5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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