How severe is CVE-2016-5711?

CVE-2016-5711 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-2016-5711 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-5711?

CVE-2016-5711 affects Netapp Virtual Storage Console For Vmware Vsphere. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5711?

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-2016-5711 published?

CVE-2016-5711 was published on 2017-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5711

CVE-2016-5711 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Netapp Virtual Storage Console For Vmware Vsphere 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: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Netapp Virtual Storage Console For Vmware Vsphere
Published: 2017-02-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NetApp Virtual Storage Console for VMware vSphere before 6.2.1 uses a non-unique certificate, which allows remote attackers to conduct man-in-the-middle attacks via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5711?: NetApp Virtual Storage Console for VMware vSphere before 6.2.1 uses a non-unique certificate, which allows remote attackers to conduct man-in-the-middle attacks via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2016-5711?: CVE-2016-5711 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-2016-5711 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-5711?: CVE-2016-5711 affects Netapp Virtual Storage Console For Vmware Vsphere. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5711?: 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-2016-5711 published?: CVE-2016-5711 was published on 2017-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://kb.netapp.com/support/s/article/NTAP-20161108-0001

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:netapp:virtual_storage_console_for_vmware_vsphere:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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