How severe is CVE-2016-0690?

CVE-2016-0690 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-0690 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-0690?

CVE-2016-0690 primarily affects Oracle Database. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0690?

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

When was CVE-2016-0690 published?

CVE-2016-0690 was published on 2016-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-0690

CVE-2016-0690 is a low-severity vulnerability in Oracle Database with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Database
Published: 2016-04-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the RDBMS Security component in Oracle Database Server 11.2.0.4, 12.1.0.1, and 12.1.0.2 allows local users to affect integrity via unknown vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0691.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-0690?: Unspecified vulnerability in the RDBMS Security component in Oracle Database Server 11.2.0.4, 12.1.0.1, and 12.1.0.2 allows local users to affect integrity via unknown vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0691.
How severe is CVE-2016-0690?: CVE-2016-0690 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-0690 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-0690?: CVE-2016-0690 primarily affects Oracle Database. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0690?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-0690 published?: CVE-2016-0690 was published on 2016-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database:11.2.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database:12.1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database:12.1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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