How severe is CVE-2016-5517?

CVE-2016-5517 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-5517 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-5517?

CVE-2016-5517 affects Oracle Applications Dba. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5517?

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

When was CVE-2016-5517 published?

CVE-2016-5517 was published on 2016-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5517

CVE-2016-5517 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Applications Dba with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Oracle Applications Dba
Published: 2016-10-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Applications DBA component in Oracle E-Business Suite 12.1.3 allows local users to affect confidentiality via vectors related to AD Utilities.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5517?: Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Applications DBA component in Oracle E-Business Suite 12.1.3 allows local users to affect confidentiality via vectors related to AD Utilities.
How severe is CVE-2016-5517?: CVE-2016-5517 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-5517 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-5517?: CVE-2016-5517 affects Oracle Applications Dba. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5517?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-5517 published?: CVE-2016-5517 was published on 2016-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:applications_dba:12.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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