CVE-2016-8647

4.9 MEDIUM 1% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

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.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network with an admin-level account. High risk of data tampering.
Exploit odds: 1.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2018-07-26 14:29 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 00:54 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 1.4% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 4.9 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2018-07-26 14:29 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 00:54 UTC
Exploit probability: 1.4% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-20 · Improper input validation
Record status: Modified

Affected

Redhat Ansible Engine < 2.2.1.0
Redhat Virtualization 4.1

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 4.9

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: High
User interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: None
Integrity: High
Availability: None

Raw vector

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

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record