How severe is CVE-2016-6346?

CVE-2016-6346 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-6346 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-6346?

CVE-2016-6346 affects Redhat Resteasy. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6346?

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-2016-6346 published?

CVE-2016-6346 was published on 2016-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-6346

CVE-2016-6346 is a high-severity vulnerability in Redhat Resteasy 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Redhat Resteasy
Published: 2016-09-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

RESTEasy enables GZIPInterceptor, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-6346?: RESTEasy enables GZIPInterceptor, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2016-6346?: CVE-2016-6346 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-6346 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-6346?: CVE-2016-6346 affects Redhat Resteasy. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6346?: 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-2016-6346 published?: CVE-2016-6346 was published on 2016-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:resteasy:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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