How severe is CVE-2016-5589?

CVE-2016-5589 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-5589 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-5589?

CVE-2016-5589 primarily affects Oracle Customer Relationship Management Technical Foundation. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5589?

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-2016-5589 published?

CVE-2016-5589 was published on 2016-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5589

CVE-2016-5589 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Customer Relationship Management Technical Foundation with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. 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 8.2)
CVSS v2: 6.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Oracle Customer Relationship Management Technical Foundation
Published: 2016-10-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle CRM Technical Foundation component in Oracle E-Business Suite 12.1.1 through 12.1.3 and 12.2.3 through 12.2.6 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality and integrity via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5589?: Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle CRM Technical Foundation component in Oracle E-Business Suite 12.1.1 through 12.1.3 and 12.2.3 through 12.2.6 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality and integrity via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2016-5589?: CVE-2016-5589 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-5589 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-5589?: CVE-2016-5589 primarily affects Oracle Customer Relationship Management Technical Foundation. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5589?: 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-2016-5589 published?: CVE-2016-5589 was published on 2016-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

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

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