UNKNOWN CVSS 5.0
Published: 2011-11-19

CVE-2011-4404

vmware vcenter_update_manager Security Advisory (CVE-2011-4404)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2011-4404 impacting vmware vcenter_update_manager. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 5.0 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
The default configuration of the HTTP server in Jetty in vSphere Update Manager in VMware vCenter Update Manager 4.0 before Update 4 and 4.1 before Update 2 allows remote attackers to conduct directory traversal attacks and read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors, a related issue to CVE-2009-1523.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product vmware / vcenter_update_manager
Affected Versions 4.0
Weakness Enumeration CWE-16

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2011-4404 impacting vmware vcenter_update_manager.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2011-4404.yaml
id: cve-2011-4404

info:
  name: vmware vcenter_update_manager - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2011-4404 affecting vmware vcenter_update_manager.
    Evaluation: The default configuration of the HTTP server in Jetty in vSphere Update Manager in VMware vCenter Update Manager 4.0 before Update 4 and 4.1 before Up...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2011-4404
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
    cvss-score: 5.0
    cve-id: CVE-2011-4404
    cwe-id: CWE-16
  tags: cve,cve-2011-4404,vmware,vcenter_update_manager,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "vcenter_update_manager"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2011-4404.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2011-4404
# Target: vmware vcenter_update_manager | CVSS: 5.0 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2011-4404 (vmware vcenter_update_manager)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against vmware vcenter_update_manager scope (4.0).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2011-4404.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2011-4404
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install vcenter_update_manager 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade vcenter_update_manager 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update vcenter_update_manager

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i vcenter_update_manager 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i vcenter_update_manager

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2011-4404 in vmware vcenter_update_manager?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update vmware vcenter_update_manager packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2011-4404?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2011-4404?

CVE-2011-4404 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 5.0 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
5.0
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2011-4404
Weakness CWE-16
Vendor vmware
Product vcenter_update_manager
Published 2011-11-19
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N