CVE-2016-8281 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.6 Published 25 Oct 2016 Updated 10 Oct 2024

Remote authenticated users can compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability in Oracle Fusion Middleware via unspecified vectors.

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

What is CVE-2016-8281?

CVE-2016-8281 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, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Platform Security for Java component in Oracle Fusion Middleware 12.1.3.0.0, 12.2.1.0.0, and 12.2.1.1.0 allows remote authenticated users to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-5536.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-8281?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Platform Security for Java.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8281?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-8281 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-2016-8281 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-8281 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g5j9-qj8v-w5r9.