CVE-2016-8582
CriticalPublic exploitA vulnerability exists in gauge.php of AlienVault OSSIM and USM before 5.3.2 that allows an attacker to execute an arbitrary SQL query and retrieve database information or read local system files via MySQL's LOAD_FILE.
Published Oct 28, 2016 · Updated May 6, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2016-8582 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3) affecting Open Source Security Information And Event Management (Alienvault), Unified Security Management (Alienvault).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Open Source Security Information And Event Management 5.3.1, Unified Security Management 5.3.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3
9.8
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
57%
Higher than 99.0% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
A vulnerability exists in gauge.php of AlienVault OSSIM and USM before 5.3.2 that allows an attacker to execute an arbitrary SQL query and retrieve database information or read local system files via MySQL's LOAD_FILE.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Open Source Security Information And Event ManagementAlienvault | See advisory | 5.3.1 |
| Unified Security ManagementAlienvault | See advisory | 5.3.1 |
Patched Releases
Open Source Security Information And Event Management
5.3.1
Unified Security Management
5.3.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Oct 28, 2016
Last updated
May 6, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
A vulnerability exists in gauge.php of AlienVault OSSIM and USM before 5.3.2 that allows an attacker to execute an arbitrary SQL query and retrieve database information or read local system files via MySQL's LOAD_FILE.
Affected: Open Source Security Information And Event Management (Alienvault); Unified Security Management (Alienvault). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Open Source Security Information And Event Management 5.3.1, Unified Security Management 5.3.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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