CVE-2020-14860 Missing authorization in MySQL Server

Low 2.7 Published Updated

High-privileged attackers can bypass role restrictions to modify data in MySQL Server via network access.

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

What is CVE-2020-14860?

CVE-2020-14860 is a low-severity missing authorization 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: Security: Roles). 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 unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of MySQL Server accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 2.7 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-14860?

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-2020-14860?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2020-14860 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-14860 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Netapp Active Iq Unified Manager vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qcm9-87fm-rgpf, UBUNTU-CVE-2020-14860.

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