CVE-2016-5383
CVE-2016-5383 is a high-severity vulnerability in Redhat Cloudforms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-284.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-284
- Affected product: Redhat Cloudforms
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The web UI in Red Hat CloudForms 4.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving "Lack of field filters."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-5383?
- The web UI in Red Hat CloudForms 4.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving "Lack of field filters."
- How severe is CVE-2016-5383?
- CVE-2016-5383 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2016-5383 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-5383?
- CVE-2016-5383 affects Redhat Cloudforms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-5383?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2016-5383 published?
- CVE-2016-5383 was published on 2016-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:redhat:cloudforms:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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