How severe is CVE-2016-5590?

CVE-2016-5590 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-5590 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-5590?

CVE-2016-5590 affects Oracle Mysql Enterprise Monitor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5590?

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-2016-5590 published?

CVE-2016-5590 was published on 2017-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5590

CVE-2016-5590 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Mysql Enterprise Monitor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Mysql Enterprise Monitor
Published: 2017-01-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Vulnerability in the MySQL Enterprise Monitor component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Monitoring: Agent). Supported versions that are affected are 3.1.3.7856 and earlier. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via TLS to compromise MySQL Enterprise Monitor. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of MySQL Enterprise Monitor. CVSS v3.0 Base Score 7.2 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5590?: Vulnerability in the MySQL Enterprise Monitor component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Monitoring: Agent). Supported versions that are affected are 3.1.3.7856 and earlier. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via TLS to compromise MySQL Enterprise Monitor. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of MySQL Enterprise Monitor. CVSS v3.0 Base Score 7.2 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts).
How severe is CVE-2016-5590?: CVE-2016-5590 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-5590 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-5590?: CVE-2016-5590 affects Oracle Mysql Enterprise Monitor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5590?: 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-2016-5590 published?: CVE-2016-5590 was published on 2017-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql_enterprise_monitor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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