How severe is CVE-2016-5752?

CVE-2016-5752 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-2016-5752 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-5752?

CVE-2016-5752 primarily affects Netiq Access Manager. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5752?

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-2016-5752 published?

CVE-2016-5752 was published on 2017-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5752

CVE-2016-5752 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netiq Access Manager 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Netiq Access Manager
Published: 2017-03-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The SAML2 implementation in Identity Server in NetIQ Access Manager 4.1 before 4.1.2 HF1 and 4.2 before 4.2.2 was handling unsigned SAML requests incorrectly, leaking results to a potentially malicious "Assertion Consumer Service URL" instead of the original requester.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5752?: The SAML2 implementation in Identity Server in NetIQ Access Manager 4.1 before 4.1.2 HF1 and 4.2 before 4.2.2 was handling unsigned SAML requests incorrectly, leaking results to a potentially malicious "Assertion Consumer Service URL" instead of the original requester.
How severe is CVE-2016-5752?: CVE-2016-5752 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-2016-5752 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-5752?: CVE-2016-5752 primarily affects Netiq Access Manager. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5752?: 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-2016-5752 published?: CVE-2016-5752 was published on 2017-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.novell.com/support/kb/doc.php?id=7017809

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:netiq:access_manager:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netiq:access_manager:4.1:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netiq:access_manager:4.1:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netiq:access_manager:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netiq:access_manager:4.2:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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