CVE-2016-7456

critical-risk
Published 2016-12-29

VMware vSphere Data Protection (VDP) 5.5.x though 6.1.x has an SSH private key with a publicly known password, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain login access via an SSH session.

Do I need to act?

!
82.1% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — higher than 18% of all CVEs
-
Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
?
Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
9
CVSS 9.8/10 Critical
NETWORK / LOW complexity

Affected Products (20)

Affected Vendors

Vmware

References (6)

Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94990
Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037502
Vendor Advisory http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0024.html
Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94990
Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037502
Vendor Advisory http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0024.html
72
/ 100
critical-risk
Severity 32/34 · Critical
Exploitability 20/34 · Moderate
Exposure 20/34 · Moderate