How severe is CVE-2016-5488?

CVE-2016-5488 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2016-5488 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-5488?

CVE-2016-5488 primarily affects Oracle Weblogic 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-2016-5488?

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

When was CVE-2016-5488 published?

CVE-2016-5488 was published on 2016-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5488

CVE-2016-5488 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Weblogic Server 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Weblogic Server
Published: 2016-10-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle WebLogic Server component in Oracle Fusion Middleware 10.3.6.0 and 12.1.3.0 allows remote attackers to affect availability via vectors related to Web Container, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-3445.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5488?: Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle WebLogic Server component in Oracle Fusion Middleware 10.3.6.0 and 12.1.3.0 allows remote attackers to affect availability via vectors related to Web Container, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-3445.
How severe is CVE-2016-5488?: CVE-2016-5488 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2016-5488 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-5488?: CVE-2016-5488 primarily affects Oracle Weblogic 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-2016-5488?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-5488 published?: CVE-2016-5488 was published on 2016-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:weblogic_server:10.3.6.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:weblogic_server:12.1.3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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