How severe is CVE-2016-5601?

CVE-2016-5601 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-5601 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-5601?

CVE-2016-5601 primarily affects Oracle Weblogic Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5601?

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

When was CVE-2016-5601 published?

CVE-2016-5601 was published on 2016-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5601

CVE-2016-5601 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Weblogic Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
CVSS v2: 3.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Oracle Weblogic Server
Published: 2016-10-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle WebLogic Server component in Oracle Fusion Middleware 12.1.3.0, 12.2.1.0, and 12.2.1.1 allows local users to affect confidentiality and integrity via vectors related to CIE Related Components.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5601?: Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle WebLogic Server component in Oracle Fusion Middleware 12.1.3.0, 12.2.1.0, and 12.2.1.1 allows local users to affect confidentiality and integrity via vectors related to CIE Related Components.
How severe is CVE-2016-5601?: CVE-2016-5601 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-5601 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-5601?: CVE-2016-5601 primarily affects Oracle Weblogic Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5601?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-5601 published?: CVE-2016-5601 was published on 2016-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:weblogic_server:12.1.3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:weblogic_server:12.2.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:weblogic_server:12.2.1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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