CVE-2015-4737: Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL Server 5.5.43 and earlier, and 5.6.23 and earlier, allows remote...

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CVE-2015-4737 is an unspecified Oracle MySQL Server issue in the pluggable authentication area. A remote authenticated user could affect confidentiality. The public record does not describe the exact vector, data exposed, or severity score, so urgency depends on whether legacy affected MySQL versions remain in use. Exposure is most likely in legacy MySQL Server 5.5 or 5.6 deployments at or below the listed versions, especially where untrusted or broad user authentication exists. Systems maintained through distribution packages may have vendor backports, so package advisory status matters. Treat this as legacy database hygiene with confidentiality risk, not as confirmed emergency exploitation. Prioritize if affected MySQL versions remain internet-reachable, host sensitive data, or allow many authenticated users. Mitigation focus: Identify MySQL Server versions 5.5.43 or earlier and 5.6.23 or earlier.; Apply Oracle or Linux distribution security updates covering the July 2015 advisories.; Confirm vendor package backport status for Red Hat, Debian, Ubuntu, SUSE, or Gentoo systems..

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Jun 13, 2026, 22:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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