CVE-2016-0638
CriticalExploitedUnspecified vulnerability in the Oracle WebLogic Server component in Oracle Fusion Middleware 10.3.6, 12.1.2, 12.1.3, and 12.2.1 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via vectors related to Java Messaging Service.
Published Apr 21, 2016 · Updated May 6, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2016-0638 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3) affecting Weblogic Server (Oracle).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jul 17, 2026. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3
9.8
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
63%
Higher than 99.1% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
1 catalog listing
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle WebLogic Server component in Oracle Fusion Middleware 10.3.6, 12.1.2, 12.1.3, and 12.2.1 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via vectors related to Java Messaging Service.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Jul 17, 2026 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
4 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Weblogic ServerOracle | 10.3.6.0.0, 12.1.2.0.0, 12.1.3.0.0, 12.2.1.0.0 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 21, 2016
Last updated
May 6, 2026
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jul 17, 2026
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle WebLogic Server component in Oracle Fusion Middleware 10.3.6, 12.1.2, 12.1.3, and 12.2.1 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via vectors related to Java Messaging Service.
Affected: Weblogic Server (Oracle) versions 10.3.6.0.0, 12.1.2.0.0, 12.1.3.0.0, 12.2.1.0.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jul 17, 2026.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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