Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE concerns very old sequelize versions where SQLite escaping used MySQL-style backslash handling. That mismatch could let crafted input affect SQL queries, a SQL injection risk. The provided sources do not include CVSS scoring or active exploitation evidence.
Executive priority
Handle as a targeted legacy dependency cleanup item. Escalate if affected systems are internet-facing, process sensitive data, or cannot be upgraded quickly. There is no sourced evidence here of active exploitation.
Technical view
In sequelize before 1.7.0-alpha3, SQLite defaulted to MySQL backslash escaping even though SQLite follows PostgreSQL-style escaping. The CVE maps to CWE-89, indicating improper SQL neutralization. Exposure appears limited to applications using affected sequelize versions with SQLite.
Likely exposure
Organizations are likely exposed only if a Node.js application still uses the sequelize node module at version 1.7.0-alpha2 or earlier, especially with SQLite. Modern applications using newer sequelize versions are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing, public exploitation, exploit maturity, or real-world incidents. Treat this as a historical SQL injection-class dependency issue requiring inventory validation, not as confirmed active exploitation.
Researcher notes
The key technical condition is an escaping-mode mismatch for SQLite in affected sequelize versions. The public bundle names the affected range and CWE-89, but provides no CVSS vector, exploit status, or detailed environmental prerequisites beyond SQLite behavior.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade sequelize beyond 1.7.0-alpha2; the source says versions before 1.7.0-alpha3 are affected.
- Prioritize applications using SQLite with untrusted user input reaching database queries.
- Check vendor or project guidance if upgrade constraints exist.
- Retire or isolate unsupported legacy Node.js applications using this dependency.
Validation and detection
- Review package.json and lockfiles for sequelize versions <= 1.7.0-alpha2.
- Confirm whether affected applications use SQLite through sequelize.
- Review dependency scanners for CVE-2016-10554 findings.
- Verify remediation by confirming deployed dependency versions after upgrade.
Public sources used
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- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/sequelize/sequelize/commit/c876192aa6ce1f67e22b26a4d175b8478615f42dCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/113CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.