HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2024-21096
MEDIUM

CVE-2024-21096

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: April 16, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

4.9
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Client: mysqldump). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.36 and prior and 8.3.0 and prior. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with logon to the infrastructure where MySQL Server executes to compromise MySQL Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of MySQL Server accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of MySQL Server accessible data and unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of MySQL Server. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 4.9 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L).

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-21096 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Affected Vendors & Products

Debian1 product(s)
debian linux
Fedora1 product(s)
fedora
netapp4 product(s)
active iq unified manageroncommand insightoncommand workflow automationsnapcenter
Oracle1 product(s)
mysql
Source: NVD CPE · 8 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

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

All References (9)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2024-21096
CVSS Score4.9 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
CISA KEVNo
Affected4 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 16, 2024

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Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2024-21096 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.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.