How severe is CVE-2016-5477?

CVE-2016-5477 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-5477 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-5477?

CVE-2016-5477 primarily affects Oracle Glassfish Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5477?

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

When was CVE-2016-5477 published?

CVE-2016-5477 was published on 2016-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5477

CVE-2016-5477 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Glassfish Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.8. 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 5.8)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Glassfish Server
Published: 2016-07-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle GlassFish Server component in Oracle Fusion Middleware 2.1.1 and 3.0.1 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality via vectors related to Administration.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5477?: Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle GlassFish Server component in Oracle Fusion Middleware 2.1.1 and 3.0.1 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality via vectors related to Administration.
How severe is CVE-2016-5477?: CVE-2016-5477 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-5477 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-5477?: CVE-2016-5477 primarily affects Oracle Glassfish Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5477?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-5477 published?: CVE-2016-5477 was published on 2016-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:glassfish_server:2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:glassfish_server:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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