HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2022-21538
LOW

CVE-2022-21538

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: July 19, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

3.1
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Security: Encryption). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.29 and prior. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of MySQL Server. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 3.1 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L).

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-21538 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

Affected Vendors & Products

netapp4 product(s)
active iq unified manageroncommand insightoncommand workflow automationsnapcenter
Oracle1 product(s)
mysql server
Source: NVD CPE · 5 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.html
PATCHhttps://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.html
ADVISORYhttps://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220729-0004/
ADVISORYhttps://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220729-0004/

All References (4)

→
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220729-0004/Third Party Advisory
→
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220729-0004/Third Party Advisory
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https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2022-21538
CVSS Score3.1 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 19, 2022

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2022-21538 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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