Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2011-4404?

Affected: Vcenter Update Manager (Vmware) versions 4.0, 4.0-update_1, 4.0-update_2, 4.0-update_3, 4.1, 4.1-update_1. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2011-4404 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2011-4404 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2011-4404?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2011-4404?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2011-4404 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2011-4404

MediumPublic exploit

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…

Published Nov 19, 2011 · Updated Apr 28, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2011-4404 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.0 v2) affecting Vcenter Update Manager (Vmware).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v2

5.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

59%

Higher than 99.1% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Affected Products

6 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Vcenter Update ManagerVmware	4.0, 4.0-update_1, 4.0-update_2, 4.0-update_3, 4.1, 4.1-update_1	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Nov 19, 2011
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-16

References

FAQ

Common Questions.

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.
Affected: Vcenter Update Manager (Vmware) versions 4.0, 4.0-update_1, 4.0-update_2, 4.0-update_3, 4.1, 4.1-update_1. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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