VMware vSphere Client Detection

info Nessus Network Monitor Plugin ID 9591

Synopsis

The remote host is connecting to a vSphere server.

Description

The remote host was observed interacting with an ESX/ESXi server using the VMware vSphere client.

Solution

Ensure that this software is authorized and running in compliance with corporate standards and security guidelines.

See Also

https://www.vmware.com/products/vsphere.html

https://www.vmware.com/security/hardening-guides.html

Plugin Details

Severity: Info

ID: 9591

Family: Generic

Published: 9/30/2016

Updated: 9/30/2016

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:vmware:vsphere_client