CVE-2016-7458 — MEDIUM (5.8)

Vulnerability Description

VMware vSphere Client 5.5 before U3e and 6.0 before U2a allows remote vCenter Server and ESXi instances to read arbitrary files via an XML document containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.

CVSS Score

5.8

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Vsphere Client	5.5

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-611

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94483Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037328
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0022.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94483Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037328
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0022.htmlVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-7458?

CVE-2016-7458 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). VMware vSphere Client 5.5 before U3e and 6.0 before U2a allows remote vCenter Server and ESXi instances to read arbitrary files via an XML document containing an external entity declaration in conjunc...

How severe is CVE-2016-7458?

CVE-2016-7458 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-7458?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Vsphere Client.