How severe is CVE-2016-6653?

CVE-2016-6653 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-6653 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-6653?

CVE-2016-6653 primarily affects Pivotal Software Cloud Foundry Cf Mysql. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6653?

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-2016-6653 published?

CVE-2016-6653 was published on 2016-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-6653

CVE-2016-6653 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pivotal Software Cloud Foundry Cf Mysql with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Pivotal Software Cloud Foundry Cf Mysql
Published: 2016-10-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The MariaDB audit_plugin component in Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF) cf-mysql-release 27 and 28 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading syslog messages, as demonstrated by cleartext credentials.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-6653?: The MariaDB audit_plugin component in Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF) cf-mysql-release 27 and 28 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading syslog messages, as demonstrated by cleartext credentials.
How severe is CVE-2016-6653?: CVE-2016-6653 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-6653 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-6653?: CVE-2016-6653 primarily affects Pivotal Software Cloud Foundry Cf Mysql. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6653?: 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-2016-6653 published?: CVE-2016-6653 was published on 2016-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:pivotal_software:cloud_foundry_cf_mysql:27.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pivotal_software:cloud_foundry_cf_mysql:28.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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