CVE-2016-5087

Name: CVE-2016-5087
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-06-26T01:59:04.597+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-5087 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Alertus Desktop Notification before 2.9.31.1710 on OS X uses weak permissions for configuration files and unspecified other files, which allows local users to suppress emergency notifications or change content via standard filesystem operations.. EPSS estimates a 0.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Alertus Desktop Notification before 2.9.31.1710 on OS X uses weak permissions for configuration files and unspecified other files, which allows local users to suppress emergency notifications or change content via standard filesystem operations.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.62%

45.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Alertus	Alertus Desktop Notification For Os X	<= 2.9.30.1700

References

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/302544Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/BLUU-A9TJHRThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/302544Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/BLUU-A9TJHRThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jun 26, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5087?

How severe is CVE-2016-5087?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5087 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5087?

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