CVE-2016-1542
HighPublic exploitThe RPC API in RSCD agent in BMC BladeLogic Server Automation (BSA) 8.2.x, 8.3.x, 8.5.x, 8.6.x, and 8.7.x on Linux and UNIX allows remote attackers to bypass authorization and enumerate users by sending an action packet to xmlrpc after an authorization failure.
Published Jun 13, 2016 · Updated May 6, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2016-1542 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3) affecting Bladelogic Server Automation Console (Bmc).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3
7.5
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
75%
Higher than 99.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
The RPC API in RSCD agent in BMC BladeLogic Server Automation (BSA) 8.2.x, 8.3.x, 8.5.x, 8.6.x, and 8.7.x on Linux and UNIX allows remote attackers to bypass authorization and enumerate users by sending an action packet to xmlrpc after an authorization failure.
Affected Products
11 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Bladelogic Server Automation ConsoleBmc | 8.2.02, 8.2.03, 8.2.04, 8.3.00, 8.3.01, 8.3.02, 8.3.03, 8.5.00 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 13, 2016
Last updated
May 6, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
References
- patchhttps://selfservice.bmc.com/casemgmt/sc_KnowledgeArticle?sfdcid=kA214000000dBpnCAE&type=Solution
- exploitMSF bmc_server_automation_rscd_nsh_rce.rb
- exploitExploitDB-43902
- exploitExploitDB-43939
- otherhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136461/BMC-Server-Automation-BSA-RSCD-Agent-User-Enumeration.html
FAQ
Common Questions.
The RPC API in RSCD agent in BMC BladeLogic Server Automation (BSA) 8.2.x, 8.3.x, 8.5.x, 8.6.x, and 8.7.x on Linux and UNIX allows remote attackers to bypass authorization and enumerate users by sending an action packet to xmlrpc after an authorization failure.
Affected: Bladelogic Server Automation Console (Bmc) versions 8.2.02, 8.2.03, 8.2.04, 8.3.00, 8.3.01, 8.3.02, 8.3.03, 8.5.00. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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