CVE-2022-21265 Missing authorization in MySQL Server

Low 3.8 Published 19 Jan 2022 Updated 24 Sep 2024

High-privileged attackers can modify data and cause partial denial of service in MySQL Server via the Optimizer component.

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

What is CVE-2022-21265?

CVE-2022-21265 is a low-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Fedoraproject Fedora, published on 19 Jan 2022. 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: Optimizer). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.27 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 and unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of MySQL Server. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 3.8 (Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L).

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-21265?

It affects 6 products.

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

How do I fix CVE-2022-21265?

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-2022-21265 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-21265 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as AZL-7538, GHSA-44fm-3x7x-368h, UBUNTU-CVE-2022-21265.