How severe is CVE-2016-0492?

No CVSS score has been assigned to CVE-2016-0492 yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2016-0492?

Affected package information for CVE-2016-0492 is not yet fully mapped. Check the official advisory links for details.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0492?

No fixed release is recorded for CVE-2016-0492 yet. Track the upstream advisory, and apply the exposure-reduction steps below in the meantime.

How do I detect CVE-2016-0492 in my code and dependencies?

Identify every host running the affected component and compare the installed build against the fixed version below — for source-built or distro-packaged software the version string, not a lockfile, is the source of truth (`dpkg -l`, `rpm -q`, or the binary's own `--version`).

How do I mitigate CVE-2016-0492 if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

Resolve every user-supplied path to its canonical form and reject anything that escapes the intended directory, and run the component under an account that has no read or write access outside the directory it legitimately serves.

Is CVE-2016-0492 actively exploited in the wild?

Yes. There are 6 known exploit references for CVE-2016-0492, including 2 documented proof-of-concept exploits on Exploit-DB and 4 in-the-wild exploitations observed on GitHub and other sources. Treat this as actively exploitable and prioritize patching immediately. All exploit code should only be run in an isolated sandbox environment for research or authorized testing — never against production systems without explicit written authorization.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2016-0492?

CVE-2016-0492 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 92.1%, placing it in the 100th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A score above 50% indicates significantly elevated exploitation risk — immediate patching is strongly recommended.

When was CVE-2016-0492 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2016-0492 was published on January 21, 2016 and was last updated on August 5, 2024. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

Not in CISA KEV

CVE-2016-0492 — Oracle

CVE-2016-0492 is a security vulnerability. 6 public exploit references exist, so weaponization risk is real. No vendor fix is recorded yet; mitigation options are listed below.

Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Application Testing Suite component in Oracle Enterprise Manager Grid Control 12.4.0.2 and 12.5.0.2 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality…

Published

Jan 21, 2016

Updated

Aug 5, 2024

Affected

1 product

Patched

See advisory

Exploits

6 known

Exploitation data as of Oct 23, 2026 · OSV.dev, NVD, FIRST.org (EPSS)

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

92.1%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Very High Risk0.00%

Lower risk than most CVEs100th percentile — riskier than 100% of all scored CVEsHighest risk

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Application Testing Suite component in Oracle Enterprise Manager Grid Control 12.4.0.2 and 12.5.0.2 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality and integrity via unknown vectors related to Load Testing for Web Apps, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0488. NOTE: the previous information is from the January 2016 CPU. Oracle has not commented on third-party claims that this is a directory traversal vulnerability in the isAllowedUrl function, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via directory traversal sequences following a URI entry that does not require authentication, as demonstrated by olt/Login.do/../../olt/UploadFileUpload.do.

Affected Products

1 product · 2 configurations

Application

application testing suiteoracle

2 versions

12.4.0.212.5.0.2

Exploits & PoCs

Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.

EDB-39852remotejava✓ Verified

Oracle Application Testing Suite (ATS) - Arbitrary File Upload (Metasploit)

by Metasploit · May 25, 2016

Exploit-DB Source

EDB-39691webappsjsp✓ Verified

Oracle Application Testing Suite (ATS) 12.4.0.2.0 - Authentication Bypass / Arbitrary File Upload

by Zhou Yu · Apr 13, 2016

Exploit-DB Source

Detection & mitigation playbook

Vulnerability

Detect
Identify every host running the affected component and compare the installed build against the fixed version below — for source-built or distro-packaged software the version string, not a lockfile, is the source of truth (`dpkg -l`, `rpm -q`, or the binary's own `--version`).
Remediation status
No fixed release is recorded for CVE-2016-0492 yet. Track the upstream advisory, and apply the exposure-reduction steps below in the meantime.
Mitigate without a patch
Resolve every user-supplied path to its canonical form and reject anything that escapes the intended directory, and run the component under an account that has no read or write access outside the directory it legitimately serves.

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