What is the vulnerability ID for this VMware Fusion vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this VMware Fusion vulnerability is CVE-2019-5514.

What is the severity level of CVE-2019-5514?

The severity level of CVE-2019-5514 is high.

What is the affected software for CVE-2019-5514?

The affected software for CVE-2019-5514 is VMware Fusion versions 11.x before 11.0.3.

Are there any references for CVE-2019-5514?

Yes, references for CVE-2019-5514 can be found at the following links: [VMware Security Advisory 2019-0005](https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2019-0005.html), [Packet Storm Security](http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152290/VMware-Security-Advisory-2019-0005.html), and [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107637).

Vulnerability/
CVE-2019-5514

high

8.8

CWE

306

1/4/2019

4/8/2024

CVE-2019-5514

Q: How can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-5514?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2019-5514 by tricking the host user to execute a JavaScript to perform unauthorized functions on the guest machine.

First published: Mon Apr 01 2019(Updated: )

VMware VMware Fusion (11.x before 11.0.3) contains a security vulnerability due to certain unauthenticated APIs accessible through a web socket. An attacker may exploit this issue by tricking the host user to execute a JavaScript to perform unauthorized functions on the guest machine where VMware Tools is installed. This may further be exploited to execute commands on the guest machines.

Credit: security@vmware.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
VMware Fusion	>=11.0.0<11.0.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for this VMware Fusion vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this VMware Fusion vulnerability is CVE-2019-5514.
What is the severity level of CVE-2019-5514?
The severity level of CVE-2019-5514 is high.
What is the affected software for CVE-2019-5514?
The affected software for CVE-2019-5514 is VMware Fusion versions 11.x before 11.0.3.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-5514?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2019-5514 by tricking the host user to execute a JavaScript to perform unauthorized functions on the guest machine.
Are there any references for CVE-2019-5514?
Yes, references for CVE-2019-5514 can be found at the following links: [VMware Security Advisory 2019-0005](https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2019-0005.html), [Packet Storm Security](http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152290/VMware-Security-Advisory-2019-0005.html), and [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107637).

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