CVE-2018-2598: Oracle Corporation MySQL Workbench vulnerability |…

CVE-2018-2598: Vulnerability in the MySQL Workbench component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Workbench: Security: Encrypti...

Vulnerability in the MySQL Workbench component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Workbench: Security: Encryption). Supported versions that are affected are 6.3.10 and earlier. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Workbench. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized read access to a subset of MySQL Workbench accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 3.7 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedOct 2, 2024, 20:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2018-2598 is a low-severity confidentiality issue in Oracle MySQL Workbench. An unauthenticated network attacker could, with high difficulty, read a limited subset of data accessible to MySQL Workbench. The public bundle does not show active exploitation or a confirmed fixed version. Exposure is most likely where MySQL Workbench 6.3.10 or earlier remains installed and reachable over relevant network protocols. The source bundle does not identify specific operating systems, deployments, or downstream affected products beyond Oracle MySQL Workbench. Treat this as routine remediation unless an affected Workbench installation is exposed to untrusted networks or handles sensitive data. The known impact is limited data disclosure, with high attack complexity and no source-backed evidence of active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems running MySQL Workbench and identify versions 6.3.10 or earlier.; Review Oracle's July 2018 CPU and current Oracle guidance for the appropriate update path.; Limit network exposure to systems running affected MySQL Workbench versions..

Prepared: Jun 7, 2026, 13:02 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 18, 2018, 13:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180726-0002/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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Oracle CorporationMySQL Workbench6.3.10 and earlierListed

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