CVE-2016-7459

Name: CVE-2016-7459
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-12-29T09:59:00.633+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.88%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-7459 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. VMware vCenter Server 5.5 before U3e and 6.0 before U2a allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a (1) Log Browser, (2) Distributed Switch setup, or (3) Content Library XML document containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.. EPSS estimates a 1.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VMware vCenter Server 5.5 before U3e and 6.0 before U2a allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a (1) Log Browser, (2) Distributed Switch setup, or (3) Content Library XML document containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.88%

76.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Vcenter Server	5.0
Vmware	Vcenter Server	5.5
Vmware	Vcenter Server	6.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94486Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037329
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0022.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94486Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037329
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0022.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-7459?

How severe is CVE-2016-7459?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7459 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7459?

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