CVE-2016-10551

Name: CVE-2016-10551
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-05-29T20:29:00.69+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.82%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-10551 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. waterline-sequel is a module that helps generate SQL statements for Waterline apps Any user input that goes into Waterline's `like`, `contains`, `startsWith`, or `endsWith` will end up in waterline-sequel with the potential for malicious code. A malicious user can input their own SQL statements in waterline-sequel 0.50 that will get executed and have full access to the database.. EPSS estimates a 1.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

waterline-sequel is a module that helps generate SQL statements for Waterline apps Any user input that goes into Waterline's `like`, `contains`, `startsWith`, or `endsWith` will end up in waterline-sequel with the potential for malicious code. A malicious user can input their own SQL statements in waterline-sequel 0.50 that will get executed and have full access to the database.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.82%

76.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Balderdash	Waterline-Sequel	0.5.0

References

https://github.com/balderdashy/waterline/issues/1219#issuecomment-157294530Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/115Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/balderdashy/waterline/issues/1219#issuecomment-157294530Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/115Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 29, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10551?

How severe is CVE-2016-10551?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-10551 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10551?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST