CVE-2019-2778: Medium severity Oracle MySQL vulnerability
Last updated 18 August 2025
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Security: Privileges). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.26 and prior and 8.0.16 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 and unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of MySQL Server.
External References:
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2019-5072835.html
— Red Hat
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Security: Privileges). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.26 and prior and 8.0.16 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 and unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of MySQL Server. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 5.4 (Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-2778?
CVE-2019-2778 is classified as an easily exploitable vulnerability with a moderate severity level allowing unauthorized access.
How do I fix CVE-2019-2778?
To fix CVE-2019-2778, upgrade MySQL to version 5.7.27 or 8.0.17 or later.
What versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2019-2778?
CVE-2019-2778 affects MySQL versions 5.7.26 and prior, and 8.0.16 and prior.
Who is at risk for CVE-2019-2778?
Users of MySQL versions 5.7.26 and earlier, or 8.0.16 and earlier, with accessible network configurations are at risk for CVE-2019-2778.
What components are impacted by CVE-2019-2778?
CVE-2019-2778 impacts the MySQL Server component, specifically related to security privileges.