CVE-2016-10551

CVE-2016-10551 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Balderdash Waterline-sequel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.

Key facts

Description

waterline-sequel is a module that helps generate SQL statements for Waterline apps Any user input that goes into Waterline's `like`, `contains`, `startsWith`, or `endsWith` will end up in waterline-sequel with the potential for malicious code. A malicious user can input their own SQL statements in waterline-sequel 0.50 that will get executed and have full access to the database.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-10551?
waterline-sequel is a module that helps generate SQL statements for Waterline apps Any user input that goes into Waterline's `like`, `contains`, `startsWith`, or `endsWith` will end up in waterline-sequel with the potential for malicious code. A malicious user can input their own SQL statements in waterline-sequel 0.50 that will get executed and have full access to the database.
How severe is CVE-2016-10551?
CVE-2016-10551 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-10551 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-10551?
CVE-2016-10551 affects Balderdash Waterline-sequel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10551?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-10551 published?
CVE-2016-10551 was published on 2018-05-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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