CVE-2020-2572: Low severity Oracle MySQL vulnerability
Last updated 24 July 2024
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Audit Plugin). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.28 and prior and 8.0.18 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 3.0 Base Score 2.7 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).
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What is the severity of CVE-2020-2572?
CVE-2020-2572 is considered easily exploitable and has a significant impact on affected MySQL Server instances.
How do I fix CVE-2020-2572?
To mitigate CVE-2020-2572, upgrade MySQL Server to version 5.7.29 or later, or 8.0.19 or later.
Which versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2020-2572?
CVE-2020-2572 affects MySQL versions 5.7.28 and prior, and 8.0.18 and prior.
What types of access does CVE-2020-2572 allow to attackers?
CVE-2020-2572 allows high privilege attackers with network access to exploit vulnerabilities within the MySQL Server audit plugin.
Is CVE-2020-2572 relevant for database security?
Yes, CVE-2020-2572 poses a risk to the security of databases running vulnerable versions of MySQL, emphasizing the need for immediate updates.