CVE-2016-5601 Missing authorization in n/a

Medium 6.3 Published 25 Oct 2016 Updated 10 Oct 2024

Local users can compromise confidentiality and integrity of Oracle WebLogic Server via unspecified vectors related to CIE components.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2016-5601?

CVE-2016-5601 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Oracle Weblogic Server, published on 25 Oct 2016. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle WebLogic Server component in Oracle Fusion Middleware 12.1.3.0, 12.2.1.0, and 12.2.1.1 allows local users to affect confidentiality and integrity via vectors related to CIE Related Components.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-5601?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Weblogic Server.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5601?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-5601 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-2016-5601 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-5601 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Oracle Weblogic Server vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mqxh-rggf-5gq3.