CVE-2016-3690

Name: CVE-2016-3690
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-06-08T18:29:00.45+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-3690 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The PooledInvokerServlet in JBoss EAP 4.x and 5.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted serialized payload.. EPSS estimates a 5.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The PooledInvokerServlet in JBoss EAP 4.x and 5.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted serialized payload.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.24%

91.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-502

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redhat	Jboss Enterprise Application Platform	4.2.0
Redhat	Jboss Enterprise Application Platform	4.3.0
Redhat	Jboss Enterprise Application Platform	5.0.0
Redhat	Jboss Enterprise Application Platform	5.1.0
Redhat	Jboss Enterprise Application Platform	5.1.1
Redhat	Jboss Enterprise Application Platform	5.1.2
Redhat	Jboss Enterprise Application Platform	5.2.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99079Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/solutions/178393Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/solutions/45530Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1327037Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99079Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/solutions/178393Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/solutions/45530Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1327037Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 8, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3690?

The PooledInvokerServlet in JBoss EAP 4.x and 5.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted serialized payload.

How severe is CVE-2016-3690?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-3690 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3690?

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-2016-3690?

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Source: NVD / NIST