CVE-2016-5709: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-5709: SolarWinds Virtualization Manager 6.3.1 and earlier uses weak encryption to store passwords in /etc/shadow,...

SolarWinds Virtualization Manager 6.3.1 and earlier uses weak encryption to store passwords in /etc/shadow, which allows local users with superuser privileges to obtain user passwords via a brute force attack.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 01:07 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This vulnerability affects SolarWinds Virtualization Manager 6.3.1 and earlier. It concerns weak password storage, where a local user who already has superuser privileges could brute-force stored passwords. The main business risk is credential recovery and reuse, not initial remote compromise. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running SolarWinds Virtualization Manager 6.3.1 or earlier. Risk increases where many administrators, support accounts, or automation systems have local superuser access. Treat this as a targeted remediation item for legacy SolarWinds Virtualization Manager assets. It is not evidenced as actively exploited, but recovered admin passwords could create broader business impact through credential reuse. Mitigation focus: Identify any SolarWinds Virtualization Manager deployments and confirm versions.; Check SolarWinds guidance for the supported fixed or replacement version.; Restrict local superuser access to essential administrators only..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 14:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 24, 2016, 17:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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