CVE-2016-5535
CVE-2016-5535 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Oracle Weblogic Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Oracle Weblogic Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle WebLogic Server component in Oracle Fusion Middleware 10.3.6.0, 12.1.3.0, 12.2.1.0, and 12.2.1.1 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-5535?
- Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle WebLogic Server component in Oracle Fusion Middleware 10.3.6.0, 12.1.3.0, 12.2.1.0, and 12.2.1.1 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors.
- How severe is CVE-2016-5535?
- CVE-2016-5535 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2016-5535 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-5535?
- CVE-2016-5535 primarily affects Oracle Weblogic Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-5535?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2016-5535 published?
- CVE-2016-5535 was published on 2016-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2016-2881722.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93692
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037052
- https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2016-33
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:weblogic_server:10.3.6.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:weblogic_server:12.1.3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:weblogic_server:12.2.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:weblogic_server:12.2.1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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