CVE-2020-14828 Privilege escalation in MySQL Server

High 7.2 Published Updated

A high-privileged attacker can compromise MySQL Server via network access, leading to full server takeover.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2020-14828?

CVE-2020-14828 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netapp Active Iq Unified Manager, published on 21 Oct 2020. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: DML). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.21 and prior. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of MySQL Server. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.2 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-14828?

It affects 5 products.

Products include Netapp Active Iq Unified Manager, Netapp Oncommand Insight, Netapp Oncommand Workflow Automation, Netapp Snapcenter, Oracle Mysql.

How do I fix CVE-2020-14828?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2020-14828 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-14828 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Netapp Active Iq Unified Manager vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-53q7-57w3-2j4r, UBUNTU-CVE-2020-14828.

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