CVE-2016-7463: XSS
Published Dec 29, 2016
·Updated
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Host Client in VMware vSphere Hypervisor (aka ESXi) 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted VM.
Affected Software
2 affected components
VMware ESXi=5.5
VMware ESXi=6.0
Remediation
Event History
Dec 29, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:02 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:02 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-7463?
CVE-2016-7463 is classified as a medium severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
2
Who is affected by CVE-2016-7463?
Users of VMware vSphere Hypervisor (ESXi) versions 5.5 and 6.0 are affected by CVE-2016-7463.
3
How do I fix CVE-2016-7463?
To address CVE-2016-7463, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches provided by VMware for ESXi versions 5.5 and 6.0.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2016-7463 enable?
CVE-2016-7463 enables remote authenticated users to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by injecting arbitrary web scripts or HTML.
5
Can CVE-2016-7463 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-7463 can be exploited remotely by authenticated users due to its XSS nature.