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CVE-2023-22038: Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Security: Privileges).

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Security: Privileges). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.33 and prior. 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 update, insert or delete access to some of MySQL Server accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 2.7 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).

LowCVSS 2.7Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

This is a low-severity Oracle MySQL Server privilege-related flaw. An attacker already holding high privileges and network access could alter some data that MySQL Server can access. It does not indicate data theft or service outage in the CVSS description, but unauthorized database changes can still affect integrity-sensitive systems.

Executive priority

Handle through the normal vulnerability management cycle, with faster action for regulated or business-critical databases. The likelihood is constrained by the high-privilege requirement, but the impact maps to data integrity, which can be operationally important.

Technical view

CVE-2023-22038 affects Oracle MySQL Server 8.0.33 and prior in Server: Security: Privileges. The vector is network exploitable with low complexity, no user interaction, high privileges required, unchanged scope, low integrity impact, and no confidentiality or availability impact. CVSS 3.1 score is 2.7.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely where Oracle MySQL Server 8.0.33 or earlier remains deployed and reachable over supported network protocols by highly privileged accounts. Downstream packaged MySQL in Fedora or NetApp-managed environments may also need vendor-specific review.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. Exploitation requires a high-privileged attacker with network access, so this is more relevant to insider, compromised admin, or excessive-privilege scenarios than broad unauthenticated internet exploitation.

Researcher notes

The bundle provides affected version and CVSS details but no CWE, proof-of-concept, or exploit telemetry. Avoid assuming broader product impact beyond Oracle MySQL Server and cited downstream advisories. Focus validation on version exposure, privilege boundaries, and integrity audit evidence.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify Oracle MySQL Server instances running 8.0.33 or earlier.
  • Apply Oracle July 2023 CPU guidance or the relevant downstream vendor update.
  • Review Fedora and NetApp advisories where those distributions or appliances are used.
  • Restrict high-privileged MySQL network access to trusted administrative paths.
  • Audit privileged database accounts for unnecessary grants and stale access.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory MySQL Server versions across production, staging, and managed appliances.
  • Confirm vendor patch status against Oracle, Fedora, or NetApp advisories.
  • Review network paths that allow privileged MySQL access.
  • Check database audit logs for unexpected update, insert, or delete activity.
  • Verify privileged account ownership, MFA where applicable, and access recency.
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Confidence
high
Sources
7

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Low
CVSS
2.7 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
6Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

We collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.

ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
2.7CVSS 3.1LowCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N1.21.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

2.7Low
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2023-22038Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
Oracle CorporationMySQL Server*Listed
Weakness

CWE details

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