Is CVE-2016-5752 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2016-5752 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2016-5752 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2016-5752 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-5752?

CVE-2016-5752 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2016-5752

CWE-200Published: March 23, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The SAML2 implementation in Identity Server in NetIQ Access Manager 4.1 before 4.1.2 HF1 and 4.2 before 4.2.2 was handling unsigned SAML requests incorrectly, leaking results to a potentially malicious "Assertion Consumer Service URL" instead of the original requester.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-5752 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), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.