CVE-2017-4943

Name: CVE-2017-4943
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-12-20T15:29:00.327+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-4943 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. VMware vCenter Server Appliance (vCSA) (6.5 before 6.5 U1d) contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability via the 'showlog' plugin. Successful exploitation of this issue could result in a low privileged user gaining root level privileges over the appliance base OS.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VMware vCenter Server Appliance (vCSA) (6.5 before 6.5 U1d) contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability via the 'showlog' plugin. Successful exploitation of this issue could result in a low privileged user gaining root level privileges over the appliance base OS.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.36%

27.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Vmware	Vcenter Server	6.5	A

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040026Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0021.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040026Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0021.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 20, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-4943?

How severe is CVE-2017-4943?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-4943 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-4943?

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-2017-4943?

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Source: NVD / NIST