CVE-2016-5598
CVE-2016-5598 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Mysql Connector/python with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.6. 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-284.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.6)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-284
- Affected product: Oracle Mysql Connector/python
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the MySQL Connector component 2.1.3 and earlier and 2.0.4 and earlier in Oracle MySQL allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via vectors related to Connector/Python.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-5598?
- Unspecified vulnerability in the MySQL Connector component 2.1.3 and earlier and 2.0.4 and earlier in Oracle MySQL allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via vectors related to Connector/Python.
- How severe is CVE-2016-5598?
- CVE-2016-5598 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2016-5598 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-5598?
- CVE-2016-5598 affects Oracle Mysql Connector/python. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-5598?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2016-5598 published?
- CVE-2016-5598 was published on 2016-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2016-2881722.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93653
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037050
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql_connector\/python:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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