MySQL Connectors Privilege Escalation
Vulnerability in the MySQL Connectors component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Connector/Python). Supported versions that are affected are 2.1.5 and earlier. Easily "exploitable" vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where MySQL Connectors executes to compromise MySQL Connectors. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of MySQL Connectors accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 3.3 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Python (PyPI) | mysql-connector-python | <= 2.1.5 | no fix |
References
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-3590
- https://github.com/mysql/mysql-connector-python
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2017-3236618.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97840
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038287
- https://pypi.org/project/mysql-connector-python
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-2cf3-g243-hhfx
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N- Weakness (CWE)
-- Platform
- Python (PyPI)
- Package
mysql-connector-python- Disclosed
- 13.05.2022
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 15:17
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - PYSEC-2026-682 - PyPA Advisory Database; CC BY 4.0
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-2cf3-g243-hhfx - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: mysql-connector-python
All published vulnerabilities of this package (Python (PyPI)), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 3
- First → latest
- 05.2022 10.2024
- Without a fix
- 1
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- High 2
- Low 1
Disclosures per year
- 2022: 2
- 2023: 0
- 2024: 1
- 2025: 0
- 2026: 0
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