How severe is CVE-2016-5747?

CVE-2016-5747 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-5747 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-5747?

CVE-2016-5747 affects Novell Edirectory. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5747?

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-2016-5747 published?

CVE-2016-5747 was published on 2017-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5747

CVE-2016-5747 is a high-severity vulnerability in Novell Edirectory with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Novell Edirectory
Published: 2017-03-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A security vulnerability in cookie handling in the http stack implementation in NDSD in Novell eDirectory before 9.0.1 allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by leveraging predictable cookies.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5747?: A security vulnerability in cookie handling in the http stack implementation in NDSD in Novell eDirectory before 9.0.1 allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by leveraging predictable cookies.
How severe is CVE-2016-5747?: CVE-2016-5747 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-5747 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-5747?: CVE-2016-5747 affects Novell Edirectory. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5747?: 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-2016-5747 published?: CVE-2016-5747 was published on 2017-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.novell.com/support/kb/doc.php?id=7016794

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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