How severe is CVE-2016-8297?

CVE-2016-8297 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-8297 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-8297?

CVE-2016-8297 primarily affects Oracle Flexcube Universal Banking. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8297?

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-2016-8297 published?

CVE-2016-8297 was published on 2017-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-8297

CVE-2016-8297 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Flexcube Universal Banking with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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 8.1)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Oracle Flexcube Universal Banking
Published: 2017-01-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking component of Oracle Financial Services Applications (subcomponent: Core). Supported versions that are affected are 11.3.0, 11.4.0, 12.0.1, 12.0.2, 12.0.3, 12.1.0 and 12.2.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking accessible data. CVSS v3.0 Base Score 8.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8297?: Vulnerability in the Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking component of Oracle Financial Services Applications (subcomponent: Core). Supported versions that are affected are 11.3.0, 11.4.0, 12.0.1, 12.0.2, 12.0.3, 12.1.0 and 12.2.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking accessible data. CVSS v3.0 Base Score 8.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts).
How severe is CVE-2016-8297?: CVE-2016-8297 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-8297 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-8297?: CVE-2016-8297 primarily affects Oracle Flexcube Universal Banking. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8297?: 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-2016-8297 published?: CVE-2016-8297 was published on 2017-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:flexcube_universal_banking:11.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:flexcube_universal_banking:11.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:flexcube_universal_banking:12.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:flexcube_universal_banking:12.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:flexcube_universal_banking:12.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:flexcube_universal_banking:12.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:flexcube_universal_banking:12.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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