How severe is CVE-2016-5573?

CVE-2016-5573 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-5573 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-5573?

CVE-2016-5573 primarily affects Oracle Jdk. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5573?

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-2016-5573 published?

CVE-2016-5573 was published on 2016-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5573

CVE-2016-5573 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Jdk with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.3)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Oracle Jdk
Published: 2016-10-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 6u121, 7u111, 8u102; and Java SE Embedded 8u101 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via vectors related to Hotspot, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-5582.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5573?: Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 6u121, 7u111, 8u102; and Java SE Embedded 8u101 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via vectors related to Hotspot, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-5582.
How severe is CVE-2016-5573?: CVE-2016-5573 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-5573 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-5573?: CVE-2016-5573 primarily affects Oracle Jdk. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5573?: 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-2016-5573 published?: CVE-2016-5573 was published on 2016-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:1.6.0:update121:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:1.7.0:update111:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:1.8.0:update101:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:1.8.0:update102:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:1.6.0:update121:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:1.7.0:update111:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:1.8.0:update101:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:1.8.0:update102:*:*:*:*:*:*

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