CVE-2016-6653

Name: CVE-2016-6653
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-10-06T10:59:18.54+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6653 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.36%

68.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pivotal Software	Cloud Foundry Cf Mysql	27.0
Pivotal Software	Cloud Foundry Cf Mysql	28.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93480
https://pivotal.io/security/cve-2016-6653Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93480
https://pivotal.io/security/cve-2016-6653Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 6, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6653?

How severe is CVE-2016-6653?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6653 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6653?

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