# CVE-2016-7456: VMware vSphere Data Protection (VDP) 5.5.x though 6.1.x has an SSH private key with a publicly known password, which makes it easier for rem

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module
- Published: 2016-12-29 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

VMware vSphere Data Protection (VDP) 5.5.x though 6.1.x has an SSH private key with a publicly known password, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain login access via an SSH session.

## What to do

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## References

- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037502
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94990
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0024.html
- https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/linux/ssh/vmware_vdp_known_privkey.rb

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