CVE-2016-7404

Name: CVE-2016-7404
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-06-21T14:15:10.43+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.87%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-7404 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. OpenStack Magnum passes OpenStack credentials into the Heat templates creating its instances. While these should just be used for retrieving the instances' SSL certificates, they allow full API access, though and can be used to perform any API operation the user is authorized to perform.. EPSS estimates a 1.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

OpenStack Magnum passes OpenStack credentials into the Heat templates creating its instances. While these should just be used for retrieving the instances' SSL certificates, they allow full API access, though and can be used to perform any API operation the user is authorized to perform.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.87%

76.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openstack	Magnum	All versions

References

https://bugs.launchpad.net/magnum/+bug/1620536Broken Link, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=998182Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://opendev.org/openstack/magnum/commit/0bb0d6486d6771ee21bbf897a091b1aa59e01b22Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98467Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugs.launchpad.net/magnum/+bug/1620536Broken Link, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=998182Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://opendev.org/openstack/magnum/commit/0bb0d6486d6771ee21bbf897a091b1aa59e01b22Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98467Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jun 21, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-7404?

How severe is CVE-2016-7404?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7404 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7404?

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-2016-7404?

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Source: NVD / NIST