CVE-2016-4474

Name: CVE-2016-4474
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-06-30T16:59:03.463+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-4474 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The image build process for the overcloud images in Red Hat OpenStack Platform 8.0 (Liberty) director and Red Hat Enterprise Linux OpenStack Platform 7.0 (Kilo) director (aka overcloud-full) use a default root password of ROOTPW, which allows attackers to gain access via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 0.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The image build process for the overcloud images in Red Hat OpenStack Platform 8.0 (Liberty) director and Red Hat Enterprise Linux OpenStack Platform 7.0 (Kilo) director (aka overcloud-full) use a default root password of ROOTPW, which allows attackers to gain access via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.85%

53.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redhat	Openstack	7.0
Redhat	Openstack	8

References

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1222.htmlVendor Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/security/vulnerabilities/2359821Vendor Advisory
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1223.htmlVendor Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1222.htmlVendor Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/security/vulnerabilities/2359821Vendor Advisory
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1223.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 30, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-4474?

How severe is CVE-2016-4474?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-4474 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4474?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST