CVE-2005-4583

Name: CVE-2005-4583
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-12-29T11:03:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.60%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-4583 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability in the Management Interface in VMware ESX Server 2.x up to 2.5.x before 24 December 2005 allows "remote code execution in the Web browser" via unspecified attack vectors, probably related to cross-site scripting (XSS).. EPSS estimates a 3.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Management Interface in VMware ESX Server 2.x up to 2.5.x before 24 December 2005 allows "remote code execution in the Web browser" via unspecified attack vectors, probably related to cross-site scripting (XSS).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.60%

88.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Esx	2.0
Vmware	Esx	2.0.1
Vmware	Esx	2.1.1
Vmware	Esx	2.1.2
Vmware	Esx	2.5
Vmware	Esx	2.5.2

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/18250Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015422Exploit, Patch
http://www.osvdb.org/22119Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16086Patch
http://www.vmware.com/support/kb/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=2001Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/3084Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/18250Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015422Exploit, Patch
http://www.osvdb.org/22119Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16086Patch
http://www.vmware.com/support/kb/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=2001Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/3084Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 29, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-4583?

How severe is CVE-2005-4583?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-4583 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4583?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2005-4583?

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Source: NVD / NIST