How severe is CVE-2016-2076?

CVE-2016-2076 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2016-2076 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-2076?

CVE-2016-2076 primarily affects Vmware Vcenter Server. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2076?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-2076 published?

CVE-2016-2076 was published on 2016-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-2076

CVE-2016-2076 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vmware Vcenter Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.6)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Vmware Vcenter Server
Published: 2016-04-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Client Integration Plugin (CIP) in VMware vCenter Server 5.5 U3a, U3b, and U3c and 6.0 before U2; vCloud Director 5.5.5; and vRealize Automation Identity Appliance 6.2.4 before 6.2.4.1 mishandles session content, which allows remote attackers to hijack sessions via a crafted web site.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-2076?: Client Integration Plugin (CIP) in VMware vCenter Server 5.5 U3a, U3b, and U3c and 6.0 before U2; vCloud Director 5.5.5; and vRealize Automation Identity Appliance 6.2.4 before 6.2.4.1 mishandles session content, which allows remote attackers to hijack sessions via a crafted web site.
How severe is CVE-2016-2076?: CVE-2016-2076 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2016-2076 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-2076?: CVE-2016-2076 primarily affects Vmware Vcenter Server. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2076?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-2076 published?: CVE-2016-2076 was published on 2016-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:*:1b:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:5.5:3a:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:5.5:3b:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:5.5:u3c:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcloud_automation_identity_appliance:6.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcloud_director:5.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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