How severe is CVE-2016-5459?

CVE-2016-5459 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-5459 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-5459?

CVE-2016-5459 primarily affects Oracle Siebel Core-common Components. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5459?

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

When was CVE-2016-5459 published?

CVE-2016-5459 was published on 2016-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5459

CVE-2016-5459 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Siebel Core-common Components with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.7)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Siebel Core-common Components
Published: 2016-07-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Siebel Core - Common Components component in Oracle Siebel CRM 8.1.1, 8.2.2, IP2014, IP2015, and IP2016 allows remote attackers to affect integrity via vectors related to iHelp.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5459?: Unspecified vulnerability in the Siebel Core - Common Components component in Oracle Siebel CRM 8.1.1, 8.2.2, IP2014, IP2015, and IP2016 allows remote attackers to affect integrity via vectors related to iHelp.
How severe is CVE-2016-5459?: CVE-2016-5459 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-5459 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-5459?: CVE-2016-5459 primarily affects Oracle Siebel Core-common Components. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5459?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-5459 published?: CVE-2016-5459 was published on 2016-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:siebel_core-common_components:8.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:siebel_core-common_components:8.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:siebel_core-common_components:2014:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:siebel_core-common_components:2015:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:siebel_core-common_components:2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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