How severe is CVE-2016-5397?

CVE-2016-5397 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-2016-5397 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-5397?

CVE-2016-5397 affects Apache Thrift. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5397?

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-2016-5397 published?

CVE-2016-5397 was published on 2018-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5397

CVE-2016-5397 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Thrift 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Apache Thrift
Published: 2018-02-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Apache Thrift Go client library exposed the potential during code generation for command injection due to using an external formatting tool. Affected Apache Thrift 0.9.3 and older, Fixed in Apache Thrift 0.10.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5397?: The Apache Thrift Go client library exposed the potential during code generation for command injection due to using an external formatting tool. Affected Apache Thrift 0.9.3 and older, Fixed in Apache Thrift 0.10.0.
How severe is CVE-2016-5397?: CVE-2016-5397 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-2016-5397 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-5397?: CVE-2016-5397 affects Apache Thrift. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5397?: 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-2016-5397 published?: CVE-2016-5397 was published on 2018-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:thrift:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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