CVE-2016-5548: Oracle Java SE vulnerability

CVE-2016-5548: Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Libraries).

Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Libraries). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u131, 7u121 and 8u112; Java SE Embedded: 8u111. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE, Java SE Embedded. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Java SE, Java SE Embedded accessible data. Note: This vulnerability applies to Java deployments, typically in clients running sandboxed Java Web Start applications or sandboxed Java applets, that load and run untrusted code (e.g., code that comes from the internet) and rely on the Java sandbox for security. This vulnerability does not apply to Java deployments, typically in servers, that load and run only trusted code (e.g., code installed by an administrator). CVSS v3.0 Base Score 6.5 (Confidentiality impacts).

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedOct 9, 2024, 20:03 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-5548 is an Oracle Java vulnerability affecting specific 2017-era Java SE and Java SE Embedded versions. The main business risk is data exposure from client-side Java applets or Web Start applications that run untrusted internet code. It requires user interaction, so phishing or lure-based scenarios are more relevant than fully automatic compromise. Exposure is most likely on desktops, kiosks, or embedded systems that still run affected Java versions and allow sandboxed Java applets or Java Web Start content from untrusted sources. Typical server-side Java applications that only load administrator-installed trusted code are not described as affected by the CVE note. Treat this as a targeted remediation item, not an emergency based on available evidence. Prioritize environments with legacy desktop Java, applets, Web Start, or embedded Java. Risk is lower for server workloads that only execute trusted administrator-installed Java code. Mitigation focus: Inventory Oracle Java SE and Java SE Embedded versions across endpoints and embedded systems.; Prioritize systems running Java SE 6u131, 7u121, 8u112, or Embedded 8u111.; Apply Oracle CPU January 2017 or relevant OS vendor security updates..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 11:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 27, 2017, 22:01 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Source materials

CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
GLSA-201701-65CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
GLSA-201707-01CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
RHSA-2017:1216CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20170119-0001/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus

OracleJava SE6u131, 7u121, 8u112Listed

OracleJava SE Embedded8u111Listed

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