CVE-2016-5411
CVE-2016-5411 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Redhat Quickstart Cloud Installer 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-255.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 10.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-255
- Affected product: Redhat Quickstart Cloud Installer
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
/var/lib/ovirt-engine/setup/engine-DC-config.py in Red Hat QuickStart Cloud Installer (QCI) before 1.0 GA is created world readable and contains the root password of the deployed system.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-5411?
- /var/lib/ovirt-engine/setup/engine-DC-config.py in Red Hat QuickStart Cloud Installer (QCI) before 1.0 GA is created world readable and contains the root password of the deployed system.
- How severe is CVE-2016-5411?
- CVE-2016-5411 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-2016-5411 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-5411?
- CVE-2016-5411 affects Redhat Quickstart Cloud Installer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-5411?
- 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-2016-5411 published?
- CVE-2016-5411 was published on 2017-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:redhat:quickstart_cloud_installer:0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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