How severe is CVE-2016-5519?

CVE-2016-5519 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-5519 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-2016-5519?

CVE-2016-5519 primarily affects Oracle Glassfish Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5519?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-5519 published?

CVE-2016-5519 was published on 2016-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5519

CVE-2016-5519 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Glassfish Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Glassfish Server
Published: 2016-10-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle GlassFish Server component in Oracle Fusion Middleware 2.1.1, 3.0.1, and 3.1.2 allows remote authenticated users to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via vectors related to Java Server Faces.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5519?: Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle GlassFish Server component in Oracle Fusion Middleware 2.1.1, 3.0.1, and 3.1.2 allows remote authenticated users to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via vectors related to Java Server Faces.
How severe is CVE-2016-5519?: CVE-2016-5519 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-5519 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-2016-5519?: CVE-2016-5519 primarily affects Oracle Glassfish Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5519?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-5519 published?: CVE-2016-5519 was published on 2016-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:glassfish_server:2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:glassfish_server:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:glassfish_server:3.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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