Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU75271

#VU75271 Improper input validation in MySQL Server - CVE-2023-21980

Published: April 18, 2023

Vulnerability identifier: #VU75271

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-21980

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
MySQL Server

Software vendor:
Oracle

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Client programs component in MySQL Server. A remote authenticated user can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code.

Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

External links

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2023.html