CVE-2016-2076: vmware vcenter_server Improper Authentication
CVSS: 7.6v3.0HighModified
Published 15-04-2016Last modified 05-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2016-2076 is a high (CVSS 7.6) Improper Authentication vulnerability in vmware vcenter_server. EPSS estimates a 1.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 72% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.6/10
010
High · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
1.40%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 15-04-2016PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
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.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 7.6Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:LSourcesSingle source
Medium 6.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.40%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
72%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.40% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score1.40%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Vmware3 products
- vcenter_server≤ 6.0 | 5.5:3a | 5.5:3b | 5.5:u3c
- vcloud_automation_identity_appliance6.2.4
- vcloud_director5.5.5
1 vendor · 3 products