vulnerability
Oracle MySQL: CVE-2023-21980: Improper Access Control
| Severity | CVSS | Published | Added | Modified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | (AV:N/AC:H/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C) | Apr 18, 2023 | Apr 24, 2023 | Jun 15, 2026 |
Severity
7
CVSS
(AV:N/AC:H/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C)
Published
Apr 18, 2023
Added
Apr 24, 2023
Modified
Jun 15, 2026
Description
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Client programs). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.41 and prior and 8.0.32 and prior. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Server. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of MySQL Server. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.1 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
Solutions
mysql-upgrade-5_7_42mysql-upgrade-8_0_33
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