How severe is CVE-2016-7043?

CVE-2016-7043 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-7043 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-2016-7043?

CVE-2016-7043 affects Redhat Kie-server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7043?

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

When was CVE-2016-7043 published?

CVE-2016-7043 was published on 2019-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-7043

CVE-2016-7043 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Kie-server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-260.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-260
Affected product: Redhat Kie-server
Published: 2019-05-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

It has been reported that KIE server and Busitess Central before version 7.21.0.Final contain username and password as plaintext Java properties. Any app deployed on the same server would have access to these properties, thus granting access to ther services.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-7043?: It has been reported that KIE server and Busitess Central before version 7.21.0.Final contain username and password as plaintext Java properties. Any app deployed on the same server would have access to these properties, thus granting access to ther services.
How severe is CVE-2016-7043?: CVE-2016-7043 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-7043 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-2016-7043?: CVE-2016-7043 affects Redhat Kie-server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7043?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-7043 published?: CVE-2016-7043 was published on 2019-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:kie-server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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