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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