CVE-2022-21535: Vulnerability in MySQL Shell

mysql-shell Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

06/03/2024

Disclosed on

CVE-2022-21535

CVE

Yes i

Fix available

Low

Severity

Not published

CVSS Score

CVE-2022-21535: Vulnerability in the MySQL Shell product of Oracle MySQL (component: Shell: General/Core Client). Affects mysql-shell versions < 8.0.29. Fixed in 8.0.29. How to fix ↓

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Background

MySQL Shell is a command-line client and scripting interface for MySQL Server. It provides an interactive JavaScript, Python, or SQL interface for working with MySQL databases. The vulnerability affects versions 8.0.28 and prior of MySQL Shell. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with access to the infrastructure where MySQL Shell is executed to compromise it. Successful exploitation requires human interaction from a person other than the attacker. If successfully exploited, this vulnerability can result in unauthorized partial denial of service (partial DOS) of MySQL Shell.

Vulnerability Detail

The vulnerability in MySQL Shell (CVE-2022-21535) is a difficult-to-exploit issue that allows an unauthenticated attacker to compromise MySQL Shell. The attacker needs access to the infrastructure where MySQL Shell is executed. However, successful exploitation of this vulnerability requires human interaction from a person other than the attacker. The impact of this vulnerability is a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of MySQL Shell. The CVSS 3.1 Base Score for this vulnerability is 2.5, indicating availability impacts.

How To Fix

Minimum fixed version

8.0.29

This is the first release that contains the fix.

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Conclusion

In conclusion, the vulnerability in MySQL Shell (CVE-2022-21535) allows an unauthenticated attacker to compromise MySQL Shell, resulting in a partial denial of service. It is crucial to upgrade to version 8.0.28 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can contact DevNack.com.

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