Vulnerability identifier: #VU65525

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21555

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
MySQL Shell for VS Code
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor: Oracle

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Shell: GUI component in MySQL Shell for VS Code. A local privileged user can exploit this vulnerability to read and manipulate data.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

MySQL Shell for VS Code: 1.1.0 - 1.1.8

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External links
http://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.