CVE-2016-7460 — CRITICAL (9.1)

Vulnerability Description

The Single Sign-On feature in VMware vCenter Server 5.5 before U3e and 6.0 before U2a and vRealize Automation 6.x before 6.2.5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or cause a denial of service 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

9.1

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Vrealize Automation	6.0.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-611

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94485Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037327
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037329
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0022.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94485Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037327
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037329
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0022.htmlVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-7460?

CVE-2016-7460 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). The Single Sign-On feature in VMware vCenter Server 5.5 before U3e and 6.0 before U2a and vRealize Automation 6.x before 6.2.5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or cause a denial of serv...

How severe is CVE-2016-7460?

CVE-2016-7460 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.1/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-7460?

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