CVE-2016-5087: Alertus Desktop Notification before 2.9.31.1710 on OS X uses weak permissions for configuration files and unsp

Q: How do I fix CVE-2016-5087?

alertus desktop notification for os x: upgrade to newer than 2.9.30.1700. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2016-5087 being exploited?

CVE-2016-5087 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2016-5087 affect?

CVE-2016-5087 affects alertus desktop notification for os x. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.4). Alertus Desktop Notification before 2.9.31.1710 on OS X uses weak permissions for configuration files and unspecified other files, which allows local users to suppress emergency notifications or change content via standard filesystem operat

Q: How urgent is CVE-2016-5087?

Priority 28/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.4UPGRADE

CVE-2016-5087 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.4) affecting alertus desktop notification for os x. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Alertus Desktop Notification before 2.9.31.1710 on OS X uses weak permissions for configuration files and unspecified other files, which allows local users to suppress emergency notifications or change content via standard filesystem operations.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 50%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2016-06-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): CERT/CC · Vendor: alertus

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2016-06-26 01:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:48 UTCUpdated Record last modified

alertus alertus desktop notification for os x UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.9.30.1700

Fixed in: newer than 2.9.30.1700

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy alertus-desktop-notification-for-os-x || rpm -q alertus-desktop-notification-for-os-x || alertus-desktop-notification-for-os-x --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.9.30.1700 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade alertus-desktop-notification-for-os-x

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade alertus-desktop-notification-for-os-x

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2016-5087?

alertus desktop notification for os x: upgrade to newer than 2.9.30.1700. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2016-5087 being exploited?

CVE-2016-5087 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2016-5087 affect?

CVE-2016-5087 affects alertus desktop notification for os x. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.4). Alertus Desktop Notification before 2.9.31.1710 on OS X uses weak permissions for configuration files and unspecified other files, which allows local users to suppress emergency notifications or change content via standard filesystem operat

How urgent is CVE-2016-5087?

Priority 28/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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