CVE-2016-7456 is a critical vulnerability affecting VMware vSphere Data Protection (VDP) versions 5.5.x through 6.1.x, where a publicly known password for an SSH private key allows remote attackers to gain login access. With a CVSS score of 9.8 (Critical), this vulnerability presents a high risk due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on the KEV catalog, a Metasploit module exists for exploitation, and the vulnerability has garnered significant community discussion and media coverage, indicating its potential for widespread abuse.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
5.5.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vsphere_data_protection:5.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.5.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vsphere_data_protection:5.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.5.6CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vsphere_data_protection:5.5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.5.7CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vsphere_data_protection:5.5.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.5.8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vsphere_data_protection:5.5.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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