CVE-2016-5558
CVE-2016-5558 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Outside In Technology with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. 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 8.6)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Oracle Outside In Technology
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Outside In Technology component in Oracle Fusion Middleware 8.4.0 and 8.5.1 through 8.5.3 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via vectors related to Outside In Filters, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-5574, CVE-2016-5577, CVE-2016-5578, CVE-2016-5579, and CVE-2016-5588.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-5558?
- Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Outside In Technology component in Oracle Fusion Middleware 8.4.0 and 8.5.1 through 8.5.3 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via vectors related to Outside In Filters, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-5574, CVE-2016-5577, CVE-2016-5578, CVE-2016-5579, and CVE-2016-5588.
- How severe is CVE-2016-5558?
- CVE-2016-5558 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2016-5558 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-5558?
- CVE-2016-5558 primarily affects Oracle Outside In Technology. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-5558?
- 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-2016-5558 published?
- CVE-2016-5558 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/archive/1/539731/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93752
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037051
- https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/secunia_research/2016-11/
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:outside_in_technology:8.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:outside_in_technology:8.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:outside_in_technology:8.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:outside_in_technology:8.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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