CVE-2018-3058: Medium severity Oracle MySQL vulnerability
Last updated 18 August 2025
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: MyISAM). Supported versions that are affected are 5.5.60 and prior, 5.6.40 and prior and 5.7.22 and prior. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low 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.
External References:
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2018-4258247.html
— Red Hat
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: MyISAM). Supported versions that are affected are 5.5.60 and prior, 5.6.40 and prior and 5.7.22 and prior. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low 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 3.0 Base Score 4.3 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-3058?
CVE-2018-3058 is considered an easily exploitable vulnerability that allows low privileged attackers to access the MySQL Server.
How do I fix CVE-2018-3058?
To fix CVE-2018-3058, upgrade your MySQL Server to version 5.5.61, 5.6.41, or 5.7.23 or later.
Which MySQL Server versions are affected by CVE-2018-3058?
CVE-2018-3058 affects MySQL Server versions 5.5.60 and prior, 5.6.40 and prior, and 5.7.22 and prior.
Can MariaDB be affected by CVE-2018-3058?
Yes, older versions of MariaDB are also potentially affected; ensure you're running MariaDB version 5.5.61 or higher.
What component of MySQL does CVE-2018-3058 impact?
CVE-2018-3058 impacts the MyISAM component of the MySQL Server.