CVE-2016-6322
CVE-2016-6322 is a high-severity vulnerability in Redhat Quickstart Cloud Installer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. 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-264.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
- CVSS v2: 7.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-264
- Affected product: Redhat Quickstart Cloud Installer
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Red Hat QuickStart Cloud Installer (QCI) uses world-readable permissions for /etc/qci/answers, which allows local users to obtain the root password for the deployed system by reading the file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-6322?
- Red Hat QuickStart Cloud Installer (QCI) uses world-readable permissions for /etc/qci/answers, which allows local users to obtain the root password for the deployed system by reading the file.
- How severe is CVE-2016-6322?
- CVE-2016-6322 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2016-6322 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-6322?
- CVE-2016-6322 affects Redhat Quickstart Cloud Installer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-6322?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2016-6322 published?
- CVE-2016-6322 was published on 2016-09-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:redhat:quickstart_cloud_installer:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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