Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-2162

First published: Thu Apr 22 2021(Updated: )

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Audit Plug-in). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.33 and prior and 8.0.23 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 3.1 Base Score 4.3 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).

Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Oracle MySQL Installer>=5.7.0<=5.7.33
Oracle MySQL Installer>=8.0<=8.0.23
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-2162?

    CVE-2021-2162 is considered an easily exploitable vulnerability that can compromise MySQL Server.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-2162?

    To fix CVE-2021-2162, upgrade your MySQL Server to version 5.7.34 or 8.0.24 or later.

  • What versions of MySQL are affected by CVE-2021-2162?

    CVE-2021-2162 affects MySQL versions 5.7.33 and prior, and 8.0.23 and prior.

  • Who can exploit CVE-2021-2162?

    A low privileged attacker with network access can exploit CVE-2021-2162.

  • What component of MySQL is vulnerable in CVE-2021-2162?

    The vulnerable component in CVE-2021-2162 is the Server: Audit Plug-in of MySQL Server.

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