How severe is CVE-2016-7462?

CVE-2016-7462 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-7462 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-7462?

CVE-2016-7462 primarily affects Vmware Vrealize Operations. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7462?

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-2016-7462 published?

CVE-2016-7462 was published on 2016-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-7462

CVE-2016-7462 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vmware Vrealize Operations with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5. 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 8.5)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Vmware Vrealize Operations
Published: 2016-12-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Suite REST API in VMware vRealize Operations (aka vROps) 6.x before 6.4.0 allows remote authenticated users to write arbitrary content to files or rename files via a crafted DiskFileItem in a relay-request payload that is mishandled during deserialization.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-7462?: The Suite REST API in VMware vRealize Operations (aka vROps) 6.x before 6.4.0 allows remote authenticated users to write arbitrary content to files or rename files via a crafted DiskFileItem in a relay-request payload that is mishandled during deserialization.
How severe is CVE-2016-7462?: CVE-2016-7462 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-7462 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-7462?: CVE-2016-7462 primarily affects Vmware Vrealize Operations. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7462?: 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-2016-7462 published?: CVE-2016-7462 was published on 2016-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vrealize_operations:6.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vrealize_operations:6.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vrealize_operations:6.2.0a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vrealize_operations:6.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vrealize_operations:6.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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