CVE-2016-7456

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Vmware
Status
Vsphere Data Protection
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 December 2016

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 52%

Summary

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.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

Metasploit exploit module for CVE-2016-7456
Created by Rapid7

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037502
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94990
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0024....
x_refsource_CONFIRM

EPSS Score

52% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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