CVE-2017-16046
CVE-2017-16046 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mariadb 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-506.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-506
- Affected product: Mariadb
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
`mariadb` was a malicious module published with the intent to hijack environment variables. It has been unpublished by npm.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-16046?
- `mariadb` was a malicious module published with the intent to hijack environment variables. It has been unpublished by npm.
- How severe is CVE-2017-16046?
- CVE-2017-16046 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-2017-16046 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-16046?
- CVE-2017-16046 affects Mariadb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-16046?
- 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-2017-16046 published?
- CVE-2017-16046 was published on 2018-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:mariadb:mariadb:2.13.0:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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