CVE-2016-0491

Name: CVE-2016-0491
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-01-21T03:00:39.387+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 80.75%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-0491 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 integrity and availability via unknown vectors related to Load Testing for Web Apps. NOTE: the previous information is from the January 2016 CPU. EPSS estimates a 80.75% 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 integrity and availability via unknown vectors related to Load Testing for Web Apps. NOTE: the previous information is from the January 2016 CPU. Oracle has not commented on third-party claims that the UploadFileAction servlet allows remote authenticated users to upload and execute arbitrary files via an * (asterisk) character in the fileType parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

80.75%

99.6th 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://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137175/Oracle-ATS-Arbitrary-File-Upload.htmlExploit
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2016-2367955.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/multi/http/oracle_ats_file_uploadThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/81169Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034734Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-047Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39691/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39852/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137175/Oracle-ATS-Arbitrary-File-Upload.htmlExploit
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2016-2367955.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/multi/http/oracle_ats_file_uploadThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/81169Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034734Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-047Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39691/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39852/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-0491?

How severe is CVE-2016-0491?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-0491 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 80.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0491?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST