CVE-2023-22094: mysql installer vulnerability

What is known

Vulnerability in the MySQL Installer product of Oracle MySQL (component: Installer: General). Supported versions that are affected are Prior to 1.6.8. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where MySQL Installer executes to compromise MySQL Installer. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in MySQL Installer, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all MySQL Installer accessible data and unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of MySQL Installer. Note: This patch is used in MySQL Server bundled version 8.0.35 and 5.7.44. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.9 (Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:H).

Business impact

Successful exploitation of CVE-2023-22094, a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.9) affecting mysql installer, may affect the confidentiality, integrity or availability of the vulnerable environment. The exact impact depends on the installed version, exposed interfaces and deployment configuration.

Recommended administrator action

Confirm whether mysql installer is present and compare installed versions with the vendor advisory and NVD record. Apply the vendor patch or documented mitigation; until remediation is complete, reduce exposure of affected interfaces, review relevant logs and monitor for indicators of exploitation. DataHouse can support version verification, managed patching, network exposure reduction, log review and backup validation for dedicated, cloud and colocated environments.

Sources

• NVD
• Reference