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Vulnerability record · CVE-2016-7456 · published 29 December 2016

CVE-2016-7456: Vmware vsphere data protection vulnerability

Vmware · Vsphere Data Protection

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.

9.8 CVSS 3.0 Critical EPSS 33% · top 1.7% CWE-255 · CWE-255
9.8CVSS 3.0 base score, v2 10.0
33%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
6References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

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.

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94990 Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037502 Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0024.html Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94990 Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037502 Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0024.html Vendor Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2016-7456), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.