CVE-2016-7459: XEE
First published: Thu Dec 29 2016(Updated: )
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.
Credit: security@vmware.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VMware vCenter | =5.0 | |
| VMware vCenter | =5.5 | |
| VMware vCenter | =5.5-1 | |
| VMware vCenter | =5.5-2 | |
| VMware vCenter | =5.5-3a | |
| VMware vCenter | =5.5-3b | |
| VMware vCenter | =6.0 | |
| VMware vCenter | =6.0-1 | |
| VMware vCenter | =6.0-1b | |
| VMware vCenter | =6.0-2 | |
| VMware vCenter | =6.0-2m | |
| VMware vCenter | =6.0-a | |
| VMware vCenter | =6.0-b |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-7459?
CVE-2016-7459 is rated as important due to its potential to allow remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7459?
You can resolve CVE-2016-7459 by upgrading to the latest patched version of VMware vCenter Server.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-7459?
CVE-2016-7459 affects VMware vCenter Server versions 5.5 before U3e and 6.0 before U2a.
What types of exploitation are possible with CVE-2016-7459?
CVE-2016-7459 can be exploited through the Log Browser, Distributed Switch setup, and Content Library XML documents.
Is CVE-2016-7459 a remote or local vulnerability?
CVE-2016-7459 is a remote vulnerability that requires authenticated access to the affected systems.
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/author
- agent/severity
- agent/references
- agent/weakness
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/remedy
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/vmware
- canonical/vmware vcenter
- version/vmware vcenter/5.0
- version/vmware vcenter/5.5
- version/vmware vcenter/5.5-1
- version/vmware vcenter/5.5-2
- version/vmware vcenter/5.5-3a
- version/vmware vcenter/5.5-3b
- version/vmware vcenter/6.0
- version/vmware vcenter/6.0-1
- version/vmware vcenter/6.0-1b
- version/vmware vcenter/6.0-2
- version/vmware vcenter/6.0-2m
- version/vmware vcenter/6.0-a
- version/vmware vcenter/6.0-b