How severe is CVE-2016-0488?

CVE-2016-0488 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2016-0488 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 65% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-0488?

CVE-2016-0488 primarily affects Oracle Application Testing Suite. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0488?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-0488 published?

CVE-2016-0488 was published on 2016-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-0488

CVE-2016-0488 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Application Testing Suite with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 65% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 65% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Application Testing Suite
Published: 2016-01-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Application Testing Suite component in Oracle Enterprise Manager Grid Control 12.4.0.2 and 12.5.0.2 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality and integrity via unknown vectors related to Load Testing for Web Apps, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0492. NOTE: the previous information is from the January 2016 CPU. Oracle has not commented on third-party claims that this is a directory traversal vulnerability in the isAllowedUrl function in the admin pages, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrator access via directory traversal sequences following a URI entry that does not require authentication.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-0488?: Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Application Testing Suite component in Oracle Enterprise Manager Grid Control 12.4.0.2 and 12.5.0.2 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality and integrity via unknown vectors related to Load Testing for Web Apps, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0492. NOTE: the previous information is from the January 2016 CPU. Oracle has not commented on third-party claims that this is a directory traversal vulnerability in the isAllowedUrl function in the admin pages, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrator access via directory traversal sequences following a URI entry that does not require authentication.
How severe is CVE-2016-0488?: CVE-2016-0488 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2016-0488 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 65% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-0488?: CVE-2016-0488 primarily affects Oracle Application Testing Suite. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0488?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-0488 published?: CVE-2016-0488 was published on 2016-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:application_testing_suite:12.4.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:application_testing_suite:12.5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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