How severe is CVE-2016-3568?

CVE-2016-3568 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-3568 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-3568?

CVE-2016-3568 primarily affects Oracle Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3568?

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

When was CVE-2016-3568 published?

CVE-2016-3568 was published on 2016-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-3568

CVE-2016-3568 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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 6.1)
CVSS v2: 5.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
Published: 2016-07-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management component in Oracle Primavera Products Suite 8.3, 8.4, 15.1, 15.2, and 16.1 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality and integrity via vectors related to Web access, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-3566, CVE-2016-3569, CVE-2016-3570, CVE-2016-3571, and CVE-2016-3573.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-3568?: Unspecified vulnerability in the Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management component in Oracle Primavera Products Suite 8.3, 8.4, 15.1, 15.2, and 16.1 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality and integrity via vectors related to Web access, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-3566, CVE-2016-3569, CVE-2016-3570, CVE-2016-3571, and CVE-2016-3573.
How severe is CVE-2016-3568?: CVE-2016-3568 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-3568 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-3568?: CVE-2016-3568 primarily affects Oracle Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3568?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-3568 published?: CVE-2016-3568 was published on 2016-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:primavera_p6_enterprise_project_portfolio_management:8.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:primavera_p6_enterprise_project_portfolio_management:8.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:primavera_p6_enterprise_project_portfolio_management:15.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:primavera_p6_enterprise_project_portfolio_management:15.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:primavera_p6_enterprise_project_portfolio_management:16.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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