CVE-2016-7462

Name: CVE-2016-7462
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-12-29T09:59:00.727+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.04%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-7462 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Suite REST API in VMware vRealize Operations (aka vROps) 6.x before 6.4.0 allows remote authenticated users to write arbitrary content to files or rename files via a crafted DiskFileItem in a relay-request payload that is mishandled during deserialization.. EPSS estimates a 2.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Suite REST API in VMware vRealize Operations (aka vROps) 6.x before 6.4.0 allows remote authenticated users to write arbitrary content to files or rename files via a crafted DiskFileItem in a relay-request payload that is mishandled during deserialization.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.04%

78.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Vrealize Operations	6.0.0
Vmware	Vrealize Operations	6.1.0
Vmware	Vrealize Operations	6.2.0a
Vmware	Vrealize Operations	6.2.1
Vmware	Vrealize Operations	6.3.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94351
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037297
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0020.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2016-34Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94351
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037297
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0020.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2016-34Technical Description, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-7462?

How severe is CVE-2016-7462?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7462 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7462?

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