CVE-2022-21555

CVE-2022-21555 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Mysql Shell with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Vulnerability in the MySQL Shell for VS Code product of Oracle MySQL (component: Shell: GUI). Supported versions that are affected are 1.1.8 and prior. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where MySQL Shell for VS Code executes to compromise MySQL Shell for VS Code. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in MySQL Shell for VS Code, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of MySQL Shell for VS Code accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of MySQL Shell for VS Code accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 4.2 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-21555?
Vulnerability in the MySQL Shell for VS Code product of Oracle MySQL (component: Shell: GUI). Supported versions that are affected are 1.1.8 and prior. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where MySQL Shell for VS Code executes to compromise MySQL Shell for VS Code. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in MySQL Shell for VS Code, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of MySQL Shell for VS Code accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of MySQL Shell for VS Code accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 4.2 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).
How severe is CVE-2022-21555?
CVE-2022-21555 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-21555 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-21555?
CVE-2022-21555 affects Oracle Mysql Shell. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-21555?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-21555 published?
CVE-2022-21555 was published on 2022-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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