How severe is CVE-2016-3546?

CVE-2016-3546 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-3546 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-3546?

CVE-2016-3546 primarily affects Oracle Advanced Collections. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3546?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-3546 published?

CVE-2016-3546 was published on 2016-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-3546

CVE-2016-3546 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Oracle Advanced Collections with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
CVSS v2: 9.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Advanced Collections
Published: 2016-07-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Advanced Collections component in Oracle E-Business Suite 12.1.1, 12.1.2, and 12.1.3 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality and integrity via vectors related to Report JSPs.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-3546?: Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Advanced Collections component in Oracle E-Business Suite 12.1.1, 12.1.2, and 12.1.3 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality and integrity via vectors related to Report JSPs.
How severe is CVE-2016-3546?: CVE-2016-3546 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-3546 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-3546?: CVE-2016-3546 primarily affects Oracle Advanced Collections. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3546?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-3546 published?: CVE-2016-3546 was published on 2016-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:advanced_collections:12.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:advanced_collections:12.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:advanced_collections:12.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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