CVE-2020-14553 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability in Oracle MySQL Server allows unauthorized access to sensitive data, affecting versions 5.7.30 and prior, and 8.0.20 and prior.

Understanding CVE-2020-14553

This CVE involves a security flaw in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL, potentially leading to unauthorized data access.

What is CVE-2020-14553?

The vulnerability in MySQL Server allows a low-privileged attacker with network access to compromise the server, potentially resulting in unauthorized data manipulation.

The Impact of CVE-2020-14553

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized update, insert, or delete access to MySQL Server data, posing integrity risks with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 4.3.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-14553

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle MySQL Server allows attackers with network access to compromise the server, potentially leading to unauthorized data manipulation.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: MySQL Server
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 5.7.30 and prior, 8.0.20 and prior

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Integrity Impact: Low
Scope: Unchanged
CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-14553 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor patches promptly
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity
Restrict network access to vulnerable systems

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software
Conduct security assessments and audits
Implement network segmentation and access controls

Patching and Updates

Regularly check for security updates and patches from Oracle Corporation to address the vulnerability.