CVE-2023-21882 Missing authorization in MySQL Server
High-privileged attackers can modify MySQL data via the Optimizer component, requiring a patch to prevent unauthorized data changes.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2023-21882?
CVE-2023-21882 is a low-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Oracle Mysql, published on 17 Jan 2023. 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 8.0.31 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-2023-21882?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Oracle Mysql.
How do I fix CVE-2023-21882?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2023-21882 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-21882 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Oracle Mysql
Sources
Also known as AZL-13102, GHSA-rjx7-h9vr-hc7g, UBUNTU-CVE-2023-21882.