How severe is CVE-2016-5087?

CVE-2016-5087 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2016-5087 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-5087?

CVE-2016-5087 affects Alertus Alertus Desktop Notification For Os X. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5087?

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

When was CVE-2016-5087 published?

CVE-2016-5087 was published on 2016-06-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5087

CVE-2016-5087 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Alertus Alertus Desktop Notification For Os X with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
CVSS v2: 3.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Alertus Alertus Desktop Notification For Os X
Published: 2016-06-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Alertus Desktop Notification before 2.9.31.1710 on OS X uses weak permissions for configuration files and unspecified other files, which allows local users to suppress emergency notifications or change content via standard filesystem operations.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5087?: Alertus Desktop Notification before 2.9.31.1710 on OS X uses weak permissions for configuration files and unspecified other files, which allows local users to suppress emergency notifications or change content via standard filesystem operations.
How severe is CVE-2016-5087?: CVE-2016-5087 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2016-5087 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-5087?: CVE-2016-5087 affects Alertus Alertus Desktop Notification For Os X. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5087?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-5087 published?: CVE-2016-5087 was published on 2016-06-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:alertus:alertus_desktop_notification_for_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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