CVE-2016-5491 Missing authorization in n/a

High 8.2 Published 25 Oct 2016 Updated 10 Oct 2024

Remote attackers can compromise confidentiality and integrity in Oracle Commerce Service Center due to improper access controls.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2016-5491?

CVE-2016-5491 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Oct 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Commerce Service Center component in Oracle Commerce 10.0.3.5 and 10.2.0.5 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality and integrity via unknown vectors.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-5491?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Commerce Service Center.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5491?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-5491 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2016-5491 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-5491 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6cg2-927m-gjq2.