Is CVE-2016-10554 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2016-10554 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2016-10554 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2016-10554 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-10554?

CVE-2016-10554 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2016-10554

CWE-89Published: May 31, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

sequelize is an Object-relational mapping, or a middleman to convert things from Postgres, MySQL, MariaDB, SQLite and Microsoft SQL Server into usable data for NodeJS. Before version 1.7.0-alpha3, sequelize defaulted SQLite to use MySQL backslash escaping, even though SQLite uses Postgres escaping.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-10554 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.