How severe is CVE-2016-7087?

CVE-2016-7087 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-7087 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-7087?

CVE-2016-7087 primarily affects Vmware Horizon View. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7087?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-7087 published?

CVE-2016-7087 was published on 2016-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-7087

CVE-2016-7087 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vmware Horizon View with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Vmware Horizon View
Published: 2016-12-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the Connection Server in VMware Horizon View 5.x before 5.3.7, 6.x before 6.2.3, and 7.x before 7.0.1 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-7087?: Directory traversal vulnerability in the Connection Server in VMware Horizon View 5.x before 5.3.7, 6.x before 6.2.3, and 7.x before 7.0.1 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2016-7087?: CVE-2016-7087 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-7087 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-7087?: CVE-2016-7087 primarily affects Vmware Horizon View. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7087?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-7087 published?: CVE-2016-7087 was published on 2016-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:horizon_view:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:horizon_view:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:horizon_view:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:horizon_view:5.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:horizon_view:5.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:horizon_view:5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:horizon_view:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:horizon_view:6.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:horizon_view:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:horizon_view:6.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:horizon_view:6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:horizon_view:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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