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CVE-2016-4338
The mysql user parameter configuration script (userparameter_mysql.conf) in the agent in Zabbix before 2.0.18, 2.2.x before 2.2.13, and…
High8.1EPSS 25.2%
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Description
The mysql user parameter configuration script (userparameter_mysql.conf) in the agent in Zabbix before 2.0.18, 2.2.x before 2.2.13, and 3.0.x before 3.0.3, when used with a shell other than bash, allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code or SQL commands via the mysql.size parameter.
Scores
| Scored by | CVSS | Score | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVDNVD · Modified | 3.0 | High8.1 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
- EPSS (exploitation in 30 days)
- 25.2% · top 2.1% of all CVEs (2 Nov 2026)
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The list uses the assigner's score when there is one, then CISA's, then NVD's: High 8.1.
Weakness
Affected products
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References (10)
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136898/Zabbix-Agent-3.0.1-mysql.size-Shell-Command-Injection.html (opens in a new tab)x_refsource_MISCx_transferred
- 39769 (opens in a new tab)exploitx_refsource_EXPLOIT-DBx_transferred
- 20160503 CVE-2016-4338: Zabbix Agent 3.0.1 mysql.size shell command injection (opens in a new tab)mailing-listx_refsource_BUGTRAQx_transferred
- https://support.zabbix.com/browse/ZBX-10741 (opens in a new tab)x_refsource_CONFIRMx_transferred
- https://www.zabbix.com/documentation/2.2/manual/introduction/whatsnew2213#miscellaneous_improvements (opens in a new tab)x_refsource_CONFIRMx_transferred
- https://www.zabbix.com/documentation/3.0/manual/introduction/whatsnew303#miscellaneous_improvements (opens in a new tab)x_refsource_CONFIRMx_transferred
- 20160503 CVE-2016-4338: Zabbix Agent 3.0.1 mysql.size shell command injection (opens in a new tab)mailing-listx_refsource_FULLDISCx_transferred
- https://www.zabbix.com/documentation/2.0/manual/introduction/whatsnew2018#miscellaneous_improvements (opens in a new tab)x_refsource_CONFIRMx_transferred
- 89631 (opens in a new tab)vdb-entryx_refsource_BIDx_transferred
- GLSA-201612-42 (opens in a new tab)vendor-advisoryx_refsource_GENTOOx_transferred
Sources
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- CIRCL Vulnerability-Lookup (opens in a new tab)
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