CVE-2016-7456 in the critical feed json
VMware vSphere Data Protection (VDP) 5.5.x though 6.1.x has an SSH private key with a publicly known password, which makes it easier for re…
published 2016-12-29 9 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2016-8309
- cvss
- 9.8
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 32.8%
- EPSS 32.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 98%
- public exploits
- 1
- Metasploit
Summary
VMware vSphere Data Protection (VDP) 5.5.x though 6.1.x has an SSH private key with a publicly known password, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain login access via an SSH session.
Timeline
- First public exploit (Metasploit exploit/linux/ssh/vmware_vdp_known_privkey)
- Published
Exploit prediction
32.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 98% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
Exploits and checks
- Metasploit exploit/linux/ssh/vmware_vdp_known_privkey VMware VDP Known SSH Key metasploit exploit, excellent rank, 2016-12-20
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 9.8 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 10.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-255 Credentials Management Errors
References
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vmware.com
/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0024.html
vendor-advisory
-
securitytracker.com
/id/1037502
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/94990
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2016-7456
- NVD CVE-2016-7456
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