CVE-2016-7456 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
Remote attackers can gain unauthorized SSH access to VMware vSphere Data Protection appliances due to a hardcoded SSH private key password.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-7456?
CVE-2016-7456 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Dec 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-255
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-7456?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Vmware Vsphere Data Protection.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7456?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-7456 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-7456 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2016-7456 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x872-hfmg-7gqf.