MySQL Connectors takeover vulnerability
Vulnerability in the MySQL Connectors product of Oracle MySQL (component: Connector/J). Supported versions that are affected are 8.1.0 and prior. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Connectors. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in MySQL Connectors, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of MySQL Connectors.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Java / Kotlin (Maven) | com.mysql:mysql-connector-j | < 8.2.0 | 8.2.0 |
| Java / Kotlin (Maven) | mysql:mysql-connector-java | <= 8.0.33 | no fix |
References
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H- Weakness (CWE)
-- Platform
- Java / Kotlin (Maven)
- Package
com.mysql:mysql-connector-j, mysql:mysql-connector-java- Disclosed
- 18.10.2023
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 13:20
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-m6vm-37g8-gqvh - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: com.mysql:mysql-connector-j
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This is the only known vulnerability of this package.
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