CVE-2016-0897

Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF) Ops Manager before 1.6.17 and 1.7.x before 1.7.8, when vCloud or vSphere is used, does not properly enable SSH access for…

published September 18, 2016

CVSS
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EPSS
2%
Percentile
74.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A missing SSH access feature is like leaving the backdoor unlocked at a security office! Pivotal Cloud Foundry's Ops Manager before version 1.6.17 has some sneaky gaps that could leave your operations vulnerable. 🔥 Think of it like a restricted area in a hotel that forgot to give out the key cards; without proper SSH access for operators, they're left fumbling without entry to critical systems. While the full implications are still a mystery, leaving SSH access improperly configured could open the door to unauthorized access, potentially allowing malicious actors to manipulate settings or gather sensitive information. This could lead to operational hiccups or compromised data leading to a frustrating scenario for your team!

Put simply

Think of it like a restricted area in a hotel that forgot to give out the key cards; without proper SSH access for operators, they're left fumbling without entry to critical systems. This vulnerability in Pivotal Cloud Foundry Ops Manager occurs when SSH access is not correctly enabled for operators, particularly when utilizing vCloud or vSphere, leaving a possible attack vector open for exploitation.

What to do

While the full implications are still a mystery, leaving SSH access improperly configured could open the door to unauthorized access, potentially allowing malicious actors to manipulate settings or gather sensitive information. This could lead to operational hiccups or compromised data leading to a frustrating scenario for your team! To mitigate this vulnerability, upgrade your Pivotal Cloud Foundry to versions 1.6.17 or 1.7.8 and beyond as soon as possible. Also, review your SSH access configurations to ensure they are properly set up and secure. You've got this! With a quick upgrade and some configuration checks, you'll be back in the security driver's seat in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01526 · 74.5th percentile
Published
2016-09-18T01:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 SEP 01:00Z
    Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF) Ops Manager before 1.6.17 and 1.7.x before 1.7.8, when vCloud or vSphere is used, does not properly enable SSH access for…
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