CVE-2016-5335: vmware identity_manager
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
Published 31-08-2016Last modified 06-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2016-5335 is a high (CVSS 7.8) vulnerability in vmware identity_manager. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 26.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.34%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 31-08-2016PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
VMware Identity Manager 2.x before 2.7 and vRealize Automation 7.0.x before 7.1 allow local users to obtain root access via unspecified vectors.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 7.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
High 7.2Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:CSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.34%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
26%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.34% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score0.34%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeNo weakness data has been published for this record.
Affected systems
Vmware2 products
- identity_manager≥ 2.0, < 2.7
- vrealize_automation≥ 7.0, < 7.1
1 vendor · 2 products