How severe is CVE-2016-5498?

CVE-2016-5498 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-5498 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-5498?

CVE-2016-5498 primarily affects Oracle Database 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-2016-5498?

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

When was CVE-2016-5498 published?

CVE-2016-5498 was published on 2016-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5498

CVE-2016-5498 is a low-severity vulnerability in Oracle Database Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Oracle Database Server
Published: 2016-10-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the RDBMS Security component in Oracle Database Server 11.2.0.4 and 12.1.0.2 allows local users to affect confidentiality via unknown vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-5499.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5498?: Unspecified vulnerability in the RDBMS Security component in Oracle Database Server 11.2.0.4 and 12.1.0.2 allows local users to affect confidentiality via unknown vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-5499.
How severe is CVE-2016-5498?: CVE-2016-5498 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-5498 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-5498?: CVE-2016-5498 primarily affects Oracle Database 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-2016-5498?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-5498 published?: CVE-2016-5498 was published on 2016-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:11.2.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:12.1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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