CVE-2022-21600 Privilege escalation in MySQL Server

High 7.2 Published Updated

A high-privileged attacker can compromise MySQL Server via the Optimizer component, 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-2022-21600?

CVE-2022-21600 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netapp Oncommand Insight, published on 18 Oct 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 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-2022-21600?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Netapp Oncommand Insight, Netapp Oncommand Workflow Automation, Oracle Mysql.

How do I fix CVE-2022-21600?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2022-21600 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-21600 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Netapp Oncommand Insight vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f2r6-hpcq-7fm5, UBUNTU-CVE-2022-21600.

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