CVE-2016-6270

Name: CVE-2016-6270
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-30T22:59:00.67+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 6.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6270 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The handle_certificate function in /vmi/manager/engine/management/commands/apns_worker.py in Trend Micro Virtual Mobile Infrastructure before 5.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the password to api/v1/cfg/oauth/save_identify_pfx/.. EPSS estimates a 6.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The handle_certificate function in /vmi/manager/engine/management/commands/apns_worker.py in Trend Micro Virtual Mobile Infrastructure before 5.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the password to api/v1/cfg/oauth/save_identify_pfx/.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

6.14%

92.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-77

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Trendmicro	Virtual Mobile Infrastructure	5.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95884Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://qkaiser.github.io/pentesting/trendmicro/2016/10/08/trendmicro-vmi/Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/1115411Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95884Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://qkaiser.github.io/pentesting/trendmicro/2016/10/08/trendmicro-vmi/Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/1115411Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 30, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6270?

How severe is CVE-2016-6270?

CVE-2016-6270 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 6.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6270?

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