How severe is CVE-2016-5596?

CVE-2016-5596 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-5596 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-5596?

CVE-2016-5596 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-2016-5596?

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

When was CVE-2016-5596 published?

CVE-2016-5596 was published on 2016-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5596

CVE-2016-5596 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Customer Relationship Management Technical Foundation with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
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 authenticated users to affect confidentiality via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5596?: 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 authenticated users to affect confidentiality via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2016-5596?: CVE-2016-5596 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-5596 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-5596?: CVE-2016-5596 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-2016-5596?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-5596 published?: CVE-2016-5596 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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