CVE-2005-3620

Name: CVE-2005-3620
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.46%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-3620 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The management interface for VMware ESX Server 2.0.x before 2.0.2 patch 1, 2.1.x before 2.1.3 patch 1, and 2.x before 2.5.3 patch 2 records passwords in cleartext in URLs that are stored in world-readable web server log files, which allows local users to gain privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The management interface for VMware ESX Server 2.0.x before 2.0.2 patch 1, 2.1.x before 2.1.3 patch 1, and 2.x before 2.5.3 patch 2 records passwords in cleartext in URLs that are stored in world-readable web server log files, which allows local users to gain privileges.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.46%

36.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Esx	>= 2.0.1, < 2.0.2
Vmware	Esx	>= 2.1.1, < 2.1.3
Vmware	Esx	>= 2.5.2, < 2.5.3

References

http://kb.vmware.com/kb/2118366Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/21230Third Party Advisory
http://www.corsaire.com/advisories/c051114-003.txtBroken Link
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/822476Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/441727/100/100/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/441825/100/100/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19249Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3075Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28112Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://kb.vmware.com/kb/2118366Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/21230Third Party Advisory
http://www.corsaire.com/advisories/c051114-003.txtBroken Link
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/822476Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/441727/100/100/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/441825/100/100/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19249Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3075Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28112Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-3620?

How severe is CVE-2005-3620?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-3620 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3620?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST