CVE-2016-7458 XML external entity in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files on VMware vSphere Client instances via XML External Entity injection in vCenter Server and ESXi.
- 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-2016-7458?
CVE-2016-7458 is a medium-severity 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 Client 5.5 before U3e and 6.0 before U2a allows remote vCenter Server and ESXi instances to read arbitrary files via an XML document containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.
Weakness: CWE-611
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-7458?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Vmware Vsphere Client.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7458?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-7458 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-7458 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-7458 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5278-x3fc-5hx6.