CVE-2016-5557 Missing authorization in n/a

High 8.2 Published Updated

Remote attackers can compromise confidentiality and integrity in Oracle E-Business Suite Advanced Pricing via unspecified vectors.

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-2016-5557?

CVE-2016-5557 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 Advanced Pricing component in Oracle E-Business Suite 12.1.1 through 12.1.3 and 12.2.3 through 12.2.6 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality and integrity via unknown vectors.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-5557?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Advanced Pricing.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5557?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-5557 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-2016-5557 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-5557 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5vfj-w82v-w6h9.

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