How severe is CVE-2016-5506?

CVE-2016-5506 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-5506 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-5506?

CVE-2016-5506 affects Oracle Identity Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5506?

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

When was CVE-2016-5506 published?

CVE-2016-5506 was published on 2016-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5506

CVE-2016-5506 is a low-severity vulnerability in Oracle Identity Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1. 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: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.1)
CVSS v2: 3.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Oracle Identity Manager
Published: 2016-10-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Identity Manager component in Oracle Fusion Middleware allows local users to affect confidentiality and integrity via vectors related to App Server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5506?: Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Identity Manager component in Oracle Fusion Middleware allows local users to affect confidentiality and integrity via vectors related to App Server.
How severe is CVE-2016-5506?: CVE-2016-5506 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-5506 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-5506?: CVE-2016-5506 affects Oracle Identity Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5506?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-5506 published?: CVE-2016-5506 was published on 2016-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:identity_manager:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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