How severe is CVE-2016-3549?

CVE-2016-3549 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-3549 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-3549?

CVE-2016-3549 primarily affects Oracle E-business Suite Secure Enterprise Search. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3549?

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

When was CVE-2016-3549 published?

CVE-2016-3549 was published on 2016-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-3549

CVE-2016-3549 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle E-business Suite Secure Enterprise Search with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle E-business Suite Secure Enterprise Search
Published: 2016-07-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle E-Business Suite Secure Enterprise Search component in Oracle E-Business Suite 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, and 12.2.5 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality via vectors related to Search Integration Engine.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-3549?: Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle E-Business Suite Secure Enterprise Search component in Oracle E-Business Suite 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, and 12.2.5 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality via vectors related to Search Integration Engine.
How severe is CVE-2016-3549?: CVE-2016-3549 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-3549 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-3549?: CVE-2016-3549 primarily affects Oracle E-business Suite Secure Enterprise Search. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3549?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-3549 published?: CVE-2016-3549 was published on 2016-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:e-business_suite_secure_enterprise_search:12.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:e-business_suite_secure_enterprise_search:12.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:e-business_suite_secure_enterprise_search:12.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:e-business_suite_secure_enterprise_search:12.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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