CVE-2016-8520
UnknownEPSS 1.38%
Last modified
CVE-2016-8520 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. HPE Helion Eucalyptus v4.3.0 and earlier does not correctly check IAM user's permissions for accessing versioned objects and ACLs. In some cases, authenticated users with S3 permissions could also access versioned data.. EPSS estimates a 1.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
HPE Helion Eucalyptus v4.3.0 and earlier does not correctly check IAM user's permissions for accessing versioned objects and ACLs. In some cases, authenticated users with S3 permissions could also access versioned data.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Eucalyptus | Eucalyptus | <= 4.3.0 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95369Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95369Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-8520?
HPE Helion Eucalyptus v4.3.0 and earlier does not correctly check IAM user's permissions for accessing versioned objects and ACLs. In some cases, authenticated users with S3 permissions could also access versioned data.
How severe is CVE-2016-8520?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8520 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8520?
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.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2016
- CVE-2016-8514A remote information disclosure in HPE Version Control Repos…
- CVE-2016-8515A remote malicious file upload vulnerability in HPE Version …
- CVE-2016-8516A remote denial of service vulnerability in HPE Systems Insi…
- CVE-2016-8517A cross site scripting vulnerability in HPE Systems Insight …
- CVE-2016-8518A remote denial of service vulnerability in HPE Systems Insi…
- CVE-2016-8519A remote code execution vulnerability in HPE Operations Orch…
- CVE-2016-8521A Remote click jacking vulnerability in HPE Diagnostics vers…
- CVE-2016-8522A cross-site scripting vulnerability in HPE Diagnostics vers…
- CVE-2016-8523A Remote Arbitrary Code Execution vulnerability in HPE Smart…
- CVE-2016-8524Rejected reason: DO NOT USE THIS CANDIDATE NUMBER. ConsultID…
- CVE-2016-8525A Remote Disclosure of Information vulnerability in HPE iMC …
- CVE-2016-8526Aruba Airwave all versions up to, but not including, 8.2.3.1…
Are you affected by CVE-2016-8520?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST