CVE-2016-7459
moderate-risk
Published 2016-12-29
VMware vCenter Server 5.5 before U3e and 6.0 before U2a allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a (1) Log Browser, (2) Distributed Switch setup, or (3) Content Library XML document containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.
Do I need to act?
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0.55% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
7
CVSS 7.7/10
High
NETWORK
/ LOW complexity
Affected Products (13)
Affected Vendors
References (6)
Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94486
Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94486
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/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity
27/34 · High
Exploitability
2/34 · Minimal
Exposure
17/34 · Moderate