CVE-2016-5334

Name: CVE-2016-5334
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-12-29T09:59:00.243+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 2.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-5334 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. VMware Identity Manager 2.x before 2.7.1 and vRealize Automation 7.x before 7.2.0 allow remote attackers to read /SAAS/WEB-INF and /SAAS/META-INF files via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 2.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VMware Identity Manager 2.x before 2.7.1 and vRealize Automation 7.x before 7.2.0 allow remote attackers to read /SAAS/WEB-INF and /SAAS/META-INF files via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.13%

79.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-668

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Identity Manager	>= 2.0, < 2.7.1
Vmware	Vrealize Automation	>= 7.0, < 7.2.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94482Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037326Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0021.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94482Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037326Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0021.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 29, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5334?

VMware Identity Manager 2.x before 2.7.1 and vRealize Automation 7.x before 7.2.0 allow remote attackers to read /SAAS/WEB-INF and /SAAS/META-INF files via unspecified vectors.

How severe is CVE-2016-5334?

CVE-2016-5334 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5334?

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-2016-5334?

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Source: NVD / NIST