How severe is CVE-2016-2192?

CVE-2016-2192 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-2192 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-2192?

CVE-2016-2192 affects Pl/java Project Pl/java. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2192?

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

When was CVE-2016-2192 published?

CVE-2016-2192 was published on 2017-06-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-2192

CVE-2016-2192 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pl/java Project Pl/java with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-269.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Pl/java Project Pl/java
Published: 2017-06-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

PostgreSQL PL/Java before 1.5.0 allows remote authenticated users to alter type mappings for types they do not own.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-2192?: PostgreSQL PL/Java before 1.5.0 allows remote authenticated users to alter type mappings for types they do not own.
How severe is CVE-2016-2192?: CVE-2016-2192 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-2192 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-2192?: CVE-2016-2192 affects Pl/java Project Pl/java. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2192?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-2192 published?: CVE-2016-2192 was published on 2017-06-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://tada.github.io/pljava/releasenotes.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pl\/java_project:pl\/java:*:*:*:*:*:postgresql:*:*

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