Is CVE-2021-2307 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2021-2307 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2021-2307 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2021-2307 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-2307?

CVE-2021-2307 has a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2021-2307

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: April 22, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Packaging). Supported versions that are affected are 5.7.33 and prior and 8.0.23 and prior. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with logon to the infrastructure where MySQL Server executes to compromise MySQL Server. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all MySQL Server accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of MySQL Server accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N).

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-2307 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 6.1.