CVE-2016-7456

9.8 CRITICAL

Published: December 29, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026

Description

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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

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

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94990

Source: security@vmware.com

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037502

Source: security@vmware.com

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0024.html

Source: security@vmware.com

Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94990

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

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037502

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

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0024.html

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

Vendor Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

9.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

32.8%

98th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-255

Affected Vendors

vmware

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