#VU26913 Improper input validation in MySQL Cluster - CVE-2020-2768

Vulnerability identifier: #VU26913

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:N/VI:L/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-2768

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
MySQL Cluster
Web applications / Remote management & hosting panels

Vendor: Oracle

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to damange or delete data.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Cluster: General component in MySQL Cluster. A remote authenticated user can exploit this vulnerability to damage or delete data.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

MySQL Cluster: 7.3.3 - 7.3.28, 7.4.1 - 7.4.27, 7.5.0 - 7.5.17, 7.6.2 - 7.6.13, 8.0.16 - 8.0.19

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External links
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2020.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.