How severe is CVE-2016-5562?

CVE-2016-5562 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-5562 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-5562?

CVE-2016-5562 primarily affects Oracle Iprocurement. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5562?

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-2016-5562 published?

CVE-2016-5562 was published on 2016-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5562

CVE-2016-5562 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Iprocurement with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.6)
CVSS v2: 4.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Oracle Iprocurement
Published: 2016-10-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle iProcurement component in Oracle E-Business Suite 12.1.1 through 12.1.3 and 12.2.3 through 12.2.6 allows remote authenticated users to affect confidentiality and integrity via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5562?: Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle iProcurement component in Oracle E-Business Suite 12.1.1 through 12.1.3 and 12.2.3 through 12.2.6 allows remote authenticated users to affect confidentiality and integrity via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2016-5562?: CVE-2016-5562 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-5562 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-5562?: CVE-2016-5562 primarily affects Oracle Iprocurement. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5562?: 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-2016-5562 published?: CVE-2016-5562 was published on 2016-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:iprocurement:12.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:iprocurement:12.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:iprocurement:12.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:iprocurement:12.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:iprocurement:12.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:iprocurement:12.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:iprocurement:12.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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