Vulnerability Description
Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Security: Privileges). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.40 and prior, 8.4.3 and prior and 9.1.0 and prior. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols 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. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 5.4 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N).
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle | Mysql Server | >= 8.0.0, <= 8.0.40 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2025.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20250131-0004/
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-21540?
CVE-2025-21540 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Security: Privileges). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.40 and prior, 8.4.3 and prior and 9.1.0 and prior. E...
How severe is CVE-2025-21540?
CVE-2025-21540 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-21540?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Oracle Mysql Server.