CVE-2016-6340
CVE-2016-6340 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-254.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
- CVSS v2: 2.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-254
- Affected product: Redhat Quickstart Cloud Installer
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The kickstart file in Red Hat QuickStart Cloud Installer (QCI) forces use of MD5 passwords on deployed systems, which makes it easier for attackers to determine cleartext passwords via a brute-force attack.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-6340?
- The kickstart file in Red Hat QuickStart Cloud Installer (QCI) forces use of MD5 passwords on deployed systems, which makes it easier for attackers to determine cleartext passwords via a brute-force attack.
- How severe is CVE-2016-6340?
- CVE-2016-6340 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-2016-6340 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-2016-6340?
- CVE-2016-6340 affects Redhat Quickstart Cloud Installer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-6340?
- 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-2016-6340 published?
- CVE-2016-6340 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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