CVE-2016-5330

Name: CVE-2016-5330
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-08-08T01:59:16.463+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 18.02%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-5330 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Untrusted search path vulnerability in the HGFS (aka Shared Folders) feature in VMware Tools 10.0.5 in VMware ESXi 5.0 through 6.0, VMware Workstation Pro 12.1.x before 12.1.1, VMware Workstation Player 12.1.x before 12.1.1, and VMware Fusion 8.1.x before 8.1.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory.. EPSS estimates a 18.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in the HGFS (aka Shared Folders) feature in VMware Tools 10.0.5 in VMware ESXi 5.0 through 6.0, VMware Workstation Pro 12.1.x before 12.1.1, VMware Workstation Player 12.1.x before 12.1.1, and VMware Fusion 8.1.x before 8.1.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

18.02%

96.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-426

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Workstation Player	>= 12.1.0, < 12.1.1
Vmware	Workstation Pro	>= 12.1.0, < 12.1.1
Vmware	Esxi	>= 5.0, <= 6.0
Vmware	Fusion	>= 8.1, < 8.1.1
Vmware	Tools	>= 9.0.0, <= 10.3.22

References

http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/windows/misc/vmhgfs_webdav_dll_sideloadThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/539131/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92323Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036544Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036545Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036619Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0010.htmlMitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://securify.nl/advisory/SFY20151201/dll_side_loading_vulnerability_in_vmware_host_guest_client_redirector.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/windows/misc/vmhgfs_webdav_dll_sideloadThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/539131/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92323Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036544Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036545Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036619Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0010.htmlMitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://securify.nl/advisory/SFY20151201/dll_side_loading_vulnerability_in_vmware_host_guest_client_redirector.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 8, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5330?

How severe is CVE-2016-5330?

CVE-2016-5330 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 18.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5330?

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