CVE-2016-5586 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 Email Center due to improper access controls.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2016-5586?

CVE-2016-5586 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, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Email Center 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-2016-5586?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Email Center.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5586?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-5586 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-2016-5586 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-5586 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4h5x-jh36-4rcf.