CVE-2022-39403 Missing authorization in MySQL Server

Low 3.9 Published 18 Oct 2022 Updated 24 Sep 2024

A low-privileged attacker with local access can modify or read MySQL Shell data via a missing authorization flaw requiring user interaction.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2022-39403?

CVE-2022-39403 is a low-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Oracle Mysql, published on 18 Oct 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Vulnerability in the MySQL Shell product of Oracle MySQL (component: Shell: Core Client). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.30 and prior. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where MySQL Shell executes to compromise MySQL Shell. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of MySQL Shell accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of MySQL Shell accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 3.9 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N).

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-39403?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Mysql.

How do I fix CVE-2022-39403?

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-2022-39403 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-39403 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as AZL-11217, GHSA-c5qf-2g36-c4r9, UBUNTU-CVE-2022-39403.