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CVE-2016-2076

7.6 · HIGH

Client Integration Plugin (CIP) in VMware vCenter Server 5.5 U3a, U3b, and U3c and 6.0 before U2; vCloud Director 5.5.5; and vRealize Automation Identity Appliance 6.2.4 before 6.2.4.1 mishandles s…

Published Apr 15, 2016CWE-287EPSS 1.40%

Overview

CVE-2016-2076 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 15, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.6 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.6, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Client Integration Plugin (CIP) in VMware vCenter Server 5.5 U3a, U3b, and U3c and 6.0 before U2; vCloud Director 5.5.5; and vRealize Automation Identity Appliance 6.2.4 before 6.2.4.1 mishandles session content, which allows remote attackers to hijack sessions via a crafted web site.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1035570Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1035571Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1035572Refwww.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0004.htmlRefwww.securitytracker.com/id/1035570Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1035571Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1035572Refwww.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0004.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-2076?

CVE-2016-2076 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 15, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.6 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2016-2076?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.6, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2016-2076?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2016-2076?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2016-2076 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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