CVE-2016-2192

Name: CVE-2016-2192
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-06-06T18:29:00.37+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.93%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-2192 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. PostgreSQL PL/Java before 1.5.0 allows remote authenticated users to alter type mappings for types they do not own.. EPSS estimates a 0.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

PostgreSQL PL/Java before 1.5.0 allows remote authenticated users to alter type mappings for types they do not own.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.93%

56.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pl\/Java Project	Pl\/Java	<= 1.4.3

References

https://tada.github.io/pljava/releasenotes.htmlRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://tada.github.io/pljava/releasenotes.htmlRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 6, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-2192?

PostgreSQL PL/Java before 1.5.0 allows remote authenticated users to alter type mappings for types they do not own.

How severe is CVE-2016-2192?

CVE-2016-2192 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2192?

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-2016-2192?

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Source: NVD / NIST