CVE-2016-5590: Vulnerability in the MySQL Enterprise Monitor component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Monitoring: Agent).

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-5590 affects Oracle MySQL Enterprise Monitor, specifically the Monitoring Agent. If an already high-privileged attacker can reach it over TLS, Oracle says the issue can allow takeover of MySQL Enterprise Monitor. This is not a broad unauthenticated internet-style flaw, but it matters where monitoring infrastructure is reachable by powerful internal or administrative accounts. Exposure is likely limited to organizations running MySQL Enterprise Monitor 3.1.3.7856 or earlier, especially where the Monitoring Agent is reachable over TLS by administrative users or service accounts. The bundle does not identify affected operating systems, deployment patterns, or cloud services. Treat as a high-priority legacy Oracle/MySQL remediation item if MySQL Enterprise Monitor is in use. Business urgency is highest where monitoring systems are reachable by many administrators or service accounts, because successful compromise could give control over the monitoring platform. Mitigation focus: Inventory MySQL Enterprise Monitor deployments and identify Monitoring Agent versions.; Prioritize systems running version 3.1.3.7856 or earlier.; Review Oracle January 2017 CPU guidance for the applicable fix or upgrade path..

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Jun 13, 2026, 11:18 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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