CVE-2016-5709

4.7 MEDIUM

Published: June 24, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026

Description

SolarWinds Virtualization Manager 6.3.1 and earlier uses weak encryption to store passwords in /etc/shadow, which allows local users with superuser privileges to obtain user passwords via a brute force attack.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137525/Solarwinds-Virtualization-Manager-6.3.1-Weak-Crypto.html

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Jun/38

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137525/Solarwinds-Virtualization-Manager-6.3.1-Weak-Crypto.html

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Jun/38

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

4.7 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.2%

48th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

Affected Vendors

solarwinds

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