How severe is CVE-2016-5414?

CVE-2016-5414 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-5414 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-5414?

CVE-2016-5414 affects Freeipa. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5414?

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-2016-5414 published?

CVE-2016-5414 was published on 2017-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5414

CVE-2016-5414 is a high-severity vulnerability in Freeipa with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Freeipa
Published: 2017-06-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

FreeIPA 4.4.0 allows remote attackers to request an arbitrary SAN name for services.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5414?: FreeIPA 4.4.0 allows remote attackers to request an arbitrary SAN name for services.
How severe is CVE-2016-5414?: CVE-2016-5414 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-5414 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-5414?: CVE-2016-5414 affects Freeipa. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5414?: 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-2016-5414 published?: CVE-2016-5414 was published on 2017-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:freeipa:freeipa:4.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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