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VMware ESX/GSX Server Authentication Daemon Detection

info Nessus Plugin ID 20301

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Synopsis

The authentication daemon for VMware ESX or GSX was detected on the remote host.

Description

The authentication daemon for VMware ESX or GSX was detected on the remote host.

See Also

https://www.vmware.com/

Plugin Details

Severity: Info

ID: 20301

File Name: vmware_server_detect.nasl

Version: 1.21

Type: remote

Published: 12/14/2005

Updated: 6/17/2025

Configuration: Enable thorough checks (optional)

Asset Inventory: true

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:vmware:vmware_server, cpe:/a:vmware:gsx_server, cpe:/a:vmware:esx_server