CVE-2016-2075

Name: CVE-2016-2075
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-03-16T10:59:03.29+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.83%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-2075 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in VMware vRealize Business Advanced and Enterprise 8.x before 8.2.5 on Linux allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 0.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in VMware vRealize Business Advanced and Enterprise 8.x before 8.2.5 on Linux allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.83%

52.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Vrealize Business Advanced And Enterprise	8.0
Vmware	Vrealize Business Advanced And Enterprise	8.0.1
Vmware	Vrealize Business Advanced And Enterprise	8.0.2
Vmware	Vrealize Business Advanced And Enterprise	8.1
Vmware	Vrealize Business Advanced And Enterprise	8.2
Vmware	Vrealize Business Advanced And Enterprise	8.2.1
Vmware	Vrealize Business Advanced And Enterprise	8.2.2
Vmware	Vrealize Business Advanced And Enterprise	8.2.3
Vmware	Vrealize Business Advanced And Enterprise	8.2.4

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035270Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0003.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035270Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0003.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 16, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-2075?

How severe is CVE-2016-2075?

CVE-2016-2075 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2075?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-2075?

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Source: NVD / NIST