CVE-2016-0491
CVE-2016-0491 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 80% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 80% (100th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Oracle Application Testing Suite
- Published:
- Last modified:
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 integrity and availability via unknown vectors related to Load Testing for Web Apps. NOTE: the previous information is from the January 2016 CPU. Oracle has not commented on third-party claims that the UploadFileAction servlet allows remote authenticated users to upload and execute arbitrary files via an * (asterisk) character in the fileType parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-0491?
- 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 integrity and availability via unknown vectors related to Load Testing for Web Apps. NOTE: the previous information is from the January 2016 CPU. Oracle has not commented on third-party claims that the UploadFileAction servlet allows remote authenticated users to upload and execute arbitrary files via an * (asterisk) character in the fileType parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2016-0491?
- CVE-2016-0491 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2016-0491 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 80% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-0491?
- CVE-2016-0491 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-2016-0491?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2016-0491 published?
- CVE-2016-0491 was published on 2016-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137175/Oracle-ATS-Arbitrary-File-Upload.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2016-2367955.html
- http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/multi/http/oracle_ats_file_upload
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/81169
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034734
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-047
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39691/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39852/
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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