CVE-2016-6566
CVE-2016-6566 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sungardas Etrakit3 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Sungardas Etrakit3
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The valueAsString parameter inside the JSON payload contained by the ucLogin_txtLoginId_ClientStat POST parameter of the Sungard eTRAKiT3 software version 3.2.1.17 is not properly validated. An unauthenticated remote attacker may be able to modify the POST request and insert a SQL query which may then be executed by the backend server. eTRAKiT 3.2.1.17 was tested, but other versions may also be vulnerable.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-6566?
- The valueAsString parameter inside the JSON payload contained by the ucLogin_txtLoginId_ClientStat POST parameter of the Sungard eTRAKiT3 software version 3.2.1.17 is not properly validated. An unauthenticated remote attacker may be able to modify the POST request and insert a SQL query which may then be executed by the backend server. eTRAKiT 3.2.1.17 was tested, but other versions may also be vulnerable.
- How severe is CVE-2016-6566?
- CVE-2016-6566 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-2016-6566 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-6566?
- CVE-2016-6566 affects Sungardas Etrakit3. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-6566?
- 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-2016-6566 published?
- CVE-2016-6566 was published on 2018-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:sungardas:etrakit3:3.2.1.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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