CVE-2016-1487

Name: CVE-2016-1487
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-09T19:15:13.973+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.88%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-1487 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Lexmark Markvision Enterprise before 2.3.0 misuses the Apache Commons Collections Library, leading to remote code execution because of Java deserialization.. EPSS estimates a 2.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Lexmark Markvision Enterprise before 2.3.0 misuses the Apache Commons Collections Library, leading to remote code execution because of Java deserialization.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

2.88%

85.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-502

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Lexmark	Markvision Enterprise	< 2.3.0

References

http://support.lexmark.com/index?page=content&id=TE747&locale=EN&userlocale=EN_USVendor Advisory
http://support.lexmark.com/index?page=content&id=TE747&locale=EN&userlocale=EN_USVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 9, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1487?

Lexmark Markvision Enterprise before 2.3.0 misuses the Apache Commons Collections Library, leading to remote code execution because of Java deserialization.

How severe is CVE-2016-1487?

CVE-2016-1487 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1487?

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