How severe is CVE-2016-5390?

CVE-2016-5390 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-5390 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-5390?

CVE-2016-5390 affects Theforeman Foreman. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5390?

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

When was CVE-2016-5390 published?

CVE-2016-5390 was published on 2016-08-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5390

CVE-2016-5390 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Theforeman Foreman 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Theforeman Foreman
Published: 2016-08-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Foreman before 1.11.4 and 1.12.x before 1.12.1 allow remote authenticated users with the view_hosts permission containing a filter to obtain sensitive network interface information via a request to API routes beneath "hosts," as demonstrated by a GET request to api/v2/hosts/secrethost/interfaces.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5390?: Foreman before 1.11.4 and 1.12.x before 1.12.1 allow remote authenticated users with the view_hosts permission containing a filter to obtain sensitive network interface information via a request to API routes beneath "hosts," as demonstrated by a GET request to api/v2/hosts/secrethost/interfaces.
How severe is CVE-2016-5390?: CVE-2016-5390 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-5390 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-5390?: CVE-2016-5390 affects Theforeman Foreman. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5390?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-5390 published?: CVE-2016-5390 was published on 2016-08-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:theforeman:foreman:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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