CVE-2016-3438
CVE-2016-3438 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Configurator with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
- CVSS v2: 6.4
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Oracle Configurator
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Configurator component in Oracle Supply Chain Products Suite 12.0.6, 12.1, and 12.2 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality and integrity via vectors related to JRAD Heartbeat. NOTE: the previous information is from the April 2016 CPU. Oracle has not commented on third-party claims that that this issue involves multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities, which allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via three unspecified parameters in an unknown JSP file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-3438?
- Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Configurator component in Oracle Supply Chain Products Suite 12.0.6, 12.1, and 12.2 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality and integrity via vectors related to JRAD Heartbeat. NOTE: the previous information is from the April 2016 CPU. Oracle has not commented on third-party claims that that this issue involves multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities, which allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via three unspecified parameters in an unknown JSP file.
- How severe is CVE-2016-3438?
- CVE-2016-3438 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2016-3438 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-3438?
- CVE-2016-3438 primarily affects Oracle Configurator. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-3438?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2016-3438 published?
- CVE-2016-3438 was published on 2016-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://onapsis.com/research/security-advisories/oracle-e-business-suite-cross-site-scripting-xss-cve-2016-3438
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138564/Oracle-E-Business-Suite-12.2-Cross-Site-Scripting.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Aug/136
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2016v3-2985753.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035591
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:configurator:12.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:configurator:12.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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