CVE-2016-0488

Name: CVE-2016-0488
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-01-21T03:00:36.353+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 65.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-0488 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Application Testing Suite component in Oracle Enterprise Manager Grid Control 12.4.0.2 and 12.5.0.2 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality and integrity via unknown vectors related to Load Testing for Web Apps, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0492. NOTE: the previous information is from the January 2016 CPU. EPSS estimates a 65.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Application Testing Suite component in Oracle Enterprise Manager Grid Control 12.4.0.2 and 12.5.0.2 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality and integrity via unknown vectors related to Load Testing for Web Apps, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0492. NOTE: the previous information is from the January 2016 CPU. Oracle has not commented on third-party claims that this is a directory traversal vulnerability in the isAllowedUrl function in the admin pages, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrator access via directory traversal sequences following a URI entry that does not require authentication.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

65.31%

99.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oracle	Application Testing Suite	12.4.0.2
Oracle	Application Testing Suite	12.5.0.2

References

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2016-2367955.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/81104Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034734Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-035Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2016-2367955.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/81104Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034734Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-035Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jan 21, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-0488?

How severe is CVE-2016-0488?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-0488 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 65.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0488?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-0488?

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Source: NVD / NIST