How severe is CVE-2016-5336?

CVE-2016-5336 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-5336 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-5336?

CVE-2016-5336 primarily affects Vmware Vrealize Automation. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5336?

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

When was CVE-2016-5336 published?

CVE-2016-5336 was published on 2016-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5336

CVE-2016-5336 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Vmware Vrealize Automation with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Vmware Vrealize Automation
Published: 2016-08-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

VMware vRealize Automation 7.0.x before 7.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5336?: VMware vRealize Automation 7.0.x before 7.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2016-5336?: CVE-2016-5336 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-5336 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-5336?: CVE-2016-5336 primarily affects Vmware Vrealize Automation. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5336?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-5336 published?: CVE-2016-5336 was published on 2016-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vrealize_automation:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vrealize_automation:7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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