Improper input validation in MySQL Server - CVE-2019-2778
Published: July 16, 2019
Vulnerability identifier: #VU109753
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 5.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-2778
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to manipulate or delete data.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Server: Security: Privileges component in MySQL Server. A remote authenticated user can exploit this vulnerability to manipulate or delete data.
Affected software
MySQL Server
How to mitigate CVE-2019-2778
Install updates from vendor's website.
MySQL Server - addressed in versions 5.7.27, 8.0.17