Vulnerability Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Host Client in VMware vSphere Hypervisor (aka ESXi) 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted VM.
CVSS Score
5.4
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Esxi | 5.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94998
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037501
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0023.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94998
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037501
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0023.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-7463?
CVE-2016-7463 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Host Client in VMware vSphere Hypervisor (aka ESXi) 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted V...
How severe is CVE-2016-7463?
CVE-2016-7463 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-7463?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Esxi.