How severe is CVE-2016-5332?

CVE-2016-5332 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-5332 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-5332?

CVE-2016-5332 primarily affects Vmware Vrealize Log Insight. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5332?

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

When was CVE-2016-5332 published?

CVE-2016-5332 was published on 2016-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5332

CVE-2016-5332 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vmware Vrealize Log Insight with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Vmware Vrealize Log Insight
Published: 2016-08-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in VMware vRealize Log Insight 2.x and 3.x before 3.6.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5332?: Directory traversal vulnerability in VMware vRealize Log Insight 2.x and 3.x before 3.6.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2016-5332?: CVE-2016-5332 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-5332 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-5332?: CVE-2016-5332 primarily affects Vmware Vrealize Log Insight. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5332?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-5332 published?: CVE-2016-5332 was published on 2016-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vrealize_log_insight:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vrealize_log_insight:2.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vrealize_log_insight:2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vrealize_log_insight:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vrealize_log_insight:3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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