How severe is CVE-2017-16839?

CVE-2017-16839 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-16839 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-16839?

CVE-2017-16839 affects Hashicorp Vagrant Vmware Fusion. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16839?

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-2017-16839 published?

CVE-2017-16839 was published on 2018-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-16839

CVE-2017-16839 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hashicorp Vagrant Vmware Fusion with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.0)
CVSS v2: 6.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hashicorp Vagrant Vmware Fusion
Published: 2018-03-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Hashicorp vagrant-vmware-fusion 5.0.4 allows local users to steal root privileges if VMware Fusion is not installed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-16839?: Hashicorp vagrant-vmware-fusion 5.0.4 allows local users to steal root privileges if VMware Fusion is not installed.
How severe is CVE-2017-16839?: CVE-2017-16839 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-16839 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-16839?: CVE-2017-16839 affects Hashicorp Vagrant Vmware Fusion. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16839?: 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-2017-16839 published?: CVE-2017-16839 was published on 2018-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://m4.rkw.io/blog/cve201716839-hashicorp-vagrantvmwarefusion-v504-local-root.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hashicorp:vagrant_vmware_fusion:5.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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