CVE-2025-21588: Medium severity ORACLE MySQL Server vulnerability
Last updated 5 May 2025
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Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: DML). Supported versions that are affected are 8.4.0-8.4.4 and 9.0.0-9.2.0. 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 ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of MySQL Server. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 4.9 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).
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Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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debian/mysql-8.0to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.0.42-1 - Upgrade
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Oracle MySQL (Server: DML)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.4.0-8.4.4 - Upgrade
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Oracle MySQL (Server: DML)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.0.0-9.2.0
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-21588?
CVE-2025-21588 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability that can be exploited by attackers with high privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2025-21588?
To mitigate CVE-2025-21588, upgrade your MySQL Server to versions 8.4.5 or 9.2.1 or later.
What are the affected versions by CVE-2025-21588?
CVE-2025-21588 affects MySQL Server versions 8.4.0-8.4.4 and 9.0.0-9.2.0.
Who can exploit CVE-2025-21588?
CVE-2025-21588 can be exploited by high-privileged attackers with network access through multiple protocols.
What component of MySQL is impacted by CVE-2025-21588?
CVE-2025-21588 impacts the Server: DML component of the MySQL Server product.