CVE-2016-3427

Oracle Java SE and JRockit contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability…

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CVSS score: 9.8 Critical
CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA KEV: Yes — actively exploited (added 2023-05-12, remediation due 2023-06-02)
Weakness (CWE): CWE-284
Published: 2016-04-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17
NVD status: Analyzed

Description

Oracle Java SE and JRockit contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via vectors related to Java Management Extensions (JMX). This vulnerability can be exploited through sandboxed Java Web Start applications and sandboxed Java applets. It can also be exploited by supplying data to APIs in the specified component without using sandboxed Java Web Start applications or sandboxed Java applets, such as through a web service.

Affected products

oracle jdk
oracle jre
oracle jrockit
oracle linux
canonical ubuntu linux
debian debian linux
netapp e-series santricity management plug-ins
netapp e-series santricity storage manager
netapp e-series santricity web services
netapp oncommand balance
netapp oncommand cloud manager
netapp oncommand insight

Affected ranges per NVD CPE data; confirm exact versions in the vendor advisory.

Required action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions. Federal remediation deadline: 2023-06-02.

How to prioritize this

This vulnerability is on the CISA KEV list, meaning it is being actively exploited — treat it as urgent regardless of the raw CVSS number. Use the live CVE lookup for the latest NVD data, and the CVSS 3.1 calculator to model your own environmental score. For the actively exploited vulnerabilities that matter this week, read The Exploit HQ daily security brief.

References

FAQ

Is CVE-2016-3427 actively exploited?

Yes. CISA added CVE-2016-3427 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2023-05-12, with a federal remediation deadline of 2023-06-02. A KEV listing means real-world exploitation is confirmed, so patching this should be prioritized above many higher-CVSS bugs that aren't being exploited.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-3427?

CVE-2016-3427 has a CVSS base score of 9.8 (Critical). Its vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Related vulnerabilities

Data source: NVD & CISA KEV. Shown as-is; nothing added. Last generated from NVD data — re-check the live tool for updates.