How severe is CVE-2016-2079?

CVE-2016-2079 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-2079 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-2079?

CVE-2016-2079 primarily affects Vmware Nsx Edge. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2079?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-2079 published?

CVE-2016-2079 was published on 2016-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-2079

CVE-2016-2079 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vmware Nsx Edge with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Vmware Nsx Edge
Published: 2016-07-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

VMware NSX Edge 6.1 before 6.1.7 and 6.2 before 6.2.3 and vCNS Edge 5.5 before 5.5.4.3, when the SSL-VPN feature is configured, allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-2079?: VMware NSX Edge 6.1 before 6.1.7 and 6.2 before 6.2.3 and vCNS Edge 5.5 before 5.5.4.3, when the SSL-VPN feature is configured, allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2016-2079?: CVE-2016-2079 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-2079 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-2079?: CVE-2016-2079 primarily affects Vmware Nsx Edge. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2079?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-2079 published?: CVE-2016-2079 was published on 2016-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (16)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:nsx_edge:6.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:nsx_edge:6.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:nsx_edge:6.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:nsx_edge:6.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:nsx_edge:6.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:nsx_edge:6.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:nsx_edge:6.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:nsx_edge:6.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:nsx_edge:6.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcloud_networking_and_security_edge:5.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcloud_networking_and_security_edge:5.5.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcloud_networking_and_security_edge:5.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcloud_networking_and_security_edge:5.5.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcloud_networking_and_security_edge:5.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcloud_networking_and_security_edge:5.5.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcloud_networking_and_security_edge:5.5.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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