CVE-2016-5562 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.6 Published 25 Oct 2016 Updated 10 Oct 2024

Remote authenticated users can compromise confidentiality and integrity in Oracle iProcurement due to improper access controls.

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

What is CVE-2016-5562?

CVE-2016-5562 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Oct 2016. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle iProcurement component in Oracle E-Business Suite 12.1.1 through 12.1.3 and 12.2.3 through 12.2.6 allows remote authenticated users to affect confidentiality and integrity via unknown vectors.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-5562?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Iprocurement.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5562?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-5562 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-2016-5562 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-5562 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f39w-3rjp-955j.