Is CVE-2016-5062 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2016-5062 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2016-5062 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2016-5062 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-5062?

CVE-2016-5062 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2016-5062

CWE-669Published: September 29, 2016· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The web server in Aternity before 9.0.1 does not require authentication for getMBeansFromURL loading of Java MBeans, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java code by registering MBeans.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-5062 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.