CVE-2013-2378: Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL 5.1.67 and earlier, 5.5.29 and earlier, and 5.6.10 and earlier al...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2013-2378 affects older Oracle MySQL versions. A remote user who can authenticate to the database may be able to impact data confidentiality, integrity, and availability through an Information Schema-related issue. Public details are limited, and no active exploitation evidence is provided in the sources. Exposure is most likely where legacy MySQL servers run affected versions and allow user logins from application hosts, administrators, partners, or remote networks. Internet-exposed MySQL increases concern, but authentication is required per the CVE description. Prioritize remediation for any affected MySQL server that is business-critical, remotely reachable, or shared by many users. The issue is old but concerns database confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Lack of public detail increases uncertainty, not safety. Mitigation focus: Identify MySQL 5.1.67, 5.5.29, 5.6.10, and earlier deployments.; Apply Oracle April 2013 CPU or relevant distribution security updates.; Restrict MySQL network access to trusted hosts only..

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Jun 15, 2026, 04:15 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.