CVE-2019-5532

Name: CVE-2019-5532
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-09-18T21:15:13.313+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.7/10EPSS 1.86%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-5532 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.7/10 on the CVSS scale. VMware vCenter Server (6.7.x prior to 6.7 U3, 6.5 prior to 6.5 U3 and 6.0 prior to 6.0 U3j) contains an information disclosure vulnerability due to the logging of credentials in plain-text for virtual machines deployed through OVF. A malicious user with access to the log files containing vCenter OVF-properties of a virtual machine deployed from an OVF may be able to view the credentials used to deploy the OVF (typically the root account of the virtual machine).. EPSS estimates a 1.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VMware vCenter Server (6.7.x prior to 6.7 U3, 6.5 prior to 6.5 U3 and 6.0 prior to 6.0 U3j) contains an information disclosure vulnerability due to the logging of credentials in plain-text for virtual machines deployed through OVF. A malicious user with access to the log files containing vCenter OVF-properties of a virtual machine deployed from an OVF may be able to view the credentials used to deploy the OVF (typically the root account of the virtual machine).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.7/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.86%

76.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-532

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Vcenter Server	6.0
Vmware	Vcenter Server	6.7
Vmware	Vcenter Server	6.5

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154536/VMware-Security-Advisory-2019-0013.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2019-0013.htmlVendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154536/VMware-Security-Advisory-2019-0013.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2019-0013.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 18, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-5532?

How severe is CVE-2019-5532?

CVE-2019-5532 has a CVSS score of 7.7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5532?

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