How severe is CVE-2016-4572?

CVE-2016-4572 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-4572 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-4572?

CVE-2016-4572 primarily affects Cloudera Cdh. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4572?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-4572 published?

CVE-2016-4572 was published on 2019-11-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-4572

CVE-2016-4572 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cloudera Cdh with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Cloudera Cdh
Published: 2019-11-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Cloudera CDH before 5.7.1, Impala REVOKE ALL ON SERVER commands do not revoke all privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-4572?: In Cloudera CDH before 5.7.1, Impala REVOKE ALL ON SERVER commands do not revoke all privileges.
How severe is CVE-2016-4572?: CVE-2016-4572 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-4572 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-4572?: CVE-2016-4572 primarily affects Cloudera Cdh. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4572?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-4572 published?: CVE-2016-4572 was published on 2019-11-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://docs.cloudera.com/documentation/other/security-bulletins/topics/Security-Bulletin.html#id_nd4_xkr_1cb

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:cloudera:cdh:5.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cloudera:cdh:5.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cloudera:cdh:5.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cloudera:cdh:5.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cloudera:cdh:5.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cloudera:cdh:5.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cloudera:cdh:5.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cloudera:cdh:5.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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