#VU47825 Improper input validation in MySQL Cluster - CVE-2020-14853

Vulnerability identifier: #VU47825

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-14853

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 manipulate or delete data.

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

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

MySQL Cluster: 8.0.16 - 8.0.21

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External links
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2020.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.