How severe is CVE-2016-5581?

CVE-2016-5581 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-5581 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-5581?

CVE-2016-5581 primarily affects Oracle Irecruitment. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5581?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-5581 published?

CVE-2016-5581 was published on 2016-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5581

CVE-2016-5581 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Irecruitment with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.6)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Oracle Irecruitment
Published: 2016-10-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle iRecruitment component in Oracle E-Business Suite 12.1.1 through 12.1.3 and 12.2.3 through 12.2.6 allows local users to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5581?: Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle iRecruitment component in Oracle E-Business Suite 12.1.1 through 12.1.3 and 12.2.3 through 12.2.6 allows local users to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2016-5581?: CVE-2016-5581 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-5581 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-5581?: CVE-2016-5581 primarily affects Oracle Irecruitment. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5581?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-5581 published?: CVE-2016-5581 was published on 2016-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

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

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