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CVE-2016-8647

MEDIUMCVSS 4.9/10EPSS 1.43%

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CVE-2016-8647 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.9/10 on the CVSS scale. An input validation vulnerability was found in Ansible's mysql_user module before 2.2.1.0, which may fail to correctly change a password in certain circumstances. Thus the previous password would still be active when it should have been changed.. EPSS estimates a 1.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An input validation vulnerability was found in Ansible's mysql_user module before 2.2.1.0, which may fail to correctly change a password in certain circumstances. Thus the previous password would still be active when it should have been changed.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
4.9/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability
1.43%

69.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
RedhatAnsible Engine< 2.2.1.0
RedhatVirtualization4.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8647?
An input validation vulnerability was found in Ansible's mysql_user module before 2.2.1.0, which may fail to correctly change a password in certain circumstances. Thus the previous password would still be active when it should have been changed.
How severe is CVE-2016-8647?
CVE-2016-8647 has a CVSS score of 4.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8647?
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