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HIGH

CVE-2016-7075

CVSS v3

8.1

HIGH

EPSS Score

1.6 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

It was found that Kubernetes as used by Openshift Enterprise 3 did not correctly validate X.509 client intermediate certificate host name fields. An attacker could use this flaw to bypass authentication requirements by using a specially crafted X.509 certificate.

Technical details

Published
2018-09-10

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-7075?

It was found that Kubernetes as used by Openshift Enterprise 3 did not correctly validate X.509 client intermediate certificate host name fields. An attacker could use this flaw to bypass authentication requirements by using a specially crafted X.509 certificate.

Is CVE-2016-7075 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2016-7075 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.6% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2016-7075?

CVE-2016-7075 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.1 (HIGH severity).

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