CVE-2016-7459
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…
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (1.88%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.
Description
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.
- CVSS 3.0
- 7.7 HIGHCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
- EPSS
- 1.88% probability · 78th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-611
- Affected
- vmware/vcenter server
- Source
- security@vmware.com
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94486Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037329
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0022.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94486Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037329
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0022.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.