Improper input validation in MySQL Connectors - CVE-2023-21971

 

Improper input validation in MySQL Connectors - CVE-2023-21971

Published: April 18, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU75274
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-21971
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Oracle
Affected software:
MySQL Connectors

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote privileged user to read and manipulate data.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Connector/J component in MySQL Connectors. A remote privileged user can exploit this vulnerability to read and manipulate data.


How to mitigate CVE-2023-21971

Install updates from vendor's website.

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