CVE-2016-5590

Name: CVE-2016-5590
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-27T22:59:00.46+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.03%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-5590 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Vulnerability in the MySQL Enterprise Monitor component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Monitoring: Agent). Supported versions that are affected are 3.1.3.7856 and earlier. EPSS estimates a 2.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Vulnerability in the MySQL Enterprise Monitor component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Monitoring: Agent). Supported versions that are affected are 3.1.3.7856 and earlier. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via TLS to compromise MySQL Enterprise Monitor. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of MySQL Enterprise Monitor. CVSS v3.0 Base Score 7.2 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.03%

78.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oracle	Mysql Enterprise Monitor	<= 3.1.3.7856

References

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2017-2881727.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95542Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037640
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2017-2881727.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95542Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037640

Timeline

Published: Jan 27, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5590?

How severe is CVE-2016-5590?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5590 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5590?

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