CVE-2016-3542

CVE-2016-3542 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Knowledge Management 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.

Key facts

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Knowledge Management component in Oracle E-Business Suite 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, and 12.2.5 allows remote administrators to affect confidentiality and integrity via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-3542?
Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Knowledge Management component in Oracle E-Business Suite 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, and 12.2.5 allows remote administrators to affect confidentiality and integrity via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2016-3542?
CVE-2016-3542 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-3542 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-3542?
CVE-2016-3542 primarily affects Oracle Knowledge Management. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3542?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-3542 published?
CVE-2016-3542 was published on 2016-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

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