Vulnerability · Published Jun 28, 2022 · Assigned by rapid7
CVE-2021-3779Ruby-MySQL Gem Client File Read
Medium 6.5
In plain English
A medium-severity security flaw in ruby-mysql from Tomita Masahiro. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 1.2% (higher than 68% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.
Severity (CVSS NVD)6.5Medium
Exploit odds (30 days)1.2%top 31.9% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
A malicious MySQL server can request local file content from a client using ruby-mysql prior to version 2.10.0 without explicit authorization from the user. This issue was resolved in version 2.10.0 and later.
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| RubyGems | ruby-mysql | 2.10.0 | GHSA-73pr-g6jj-5hc9 |
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tomita Masahiro | ruby-mysql | 2.9.14 – through 2.9.14 |
Weakness: CWE-610