CVE-2017-3589: Oracle MySQL Connectors Java - Exposure of Sensitive Information

mysql:mysql-connector-java Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

13/05/2022

Disclosed on

CVE-2017-3589

CVE

Yes i

Fix available

Low

Severity

3.3

CVSS Score

CVE-2017-3589: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor in Oracle MySQL Connectors Java. Affects mysql:mysql-connector-java versions < 5.1.42. Fixed in 5.1.42. How to fix ↓

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Background

Oracle MySQL Connectors Java is a component of Oracle MySQL that provides a Java interface for connecting to MySQL databases. It allows developers to interact with MySQL databases using Java programming language. This vulnerability affects versions 5.1.41 and earlier of the MySQL Connectors Java component. The vulnerability allows a low privileged attacker with logon access to compromise MySQL Connectors and gain unauthorized access to update, insert, or delete data. The CVSS 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 3.3, indicating a low integrity impact.

Vulnerability Detail

The vulnerability in Oracle MySQL Connectors Java (Connector/J) allows a low privileged attacker with logon access to the infrastructure where MySQL Connectors executes to compromise the Connectors. This vulnerability is easily exploitable and can result in unauthorized update, insert, or delete access to some of the accessible data. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 3.3, indicating a low integrity impact. The CWE ID associated with this vulnerability is CWE-200.

How To Fix

Minimum fixed version

5.1.42

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Workaround

There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the fix by upgrading to a non-affected version of the MySQL Connector Java component.

Conclusion

The vulnerability in Oracle MySQL Connectors Java (Connector/J) allows a low privileged attacker to compromise the Connectors and gain unauthorized access to data. It is recommended to upgrade to a non-affected version of the MySQL Connector Java component to fix this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, contact DevNack.com.

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