# CVE-2005-3620: 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

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2006-07-31 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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.

## What to do

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## References

- http://www.corsaire.com/advisories/c051114-003.txt
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28112
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19249
- http://kb.vmware.com/kb/2118366
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/441825/100/100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/441727/100/100/threaded
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3075
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21230
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/822476

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