CVE-2021-3779

Public Exploit
Ruby-MySQL Gem Client File Read

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.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to version 2.10.0 or later of ruby-mysql

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.18%
Third-Party Advisory rapid7.com
Affected: Tomita Masahiro ruby-mysql
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/2022/06/28/cve-2021-3779-ruby-mysql-gem-client-file-read-fixed/ mitigation third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-3779?
CVE-2021-3779 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-3779?
To fix CVE-2021-3779: Update to version 2.10.0 or later of ruby-mysql
Is CVE-2021-3779 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-3779 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-3779?
CVE-2021-3779 affects Tomita Masahiro ruby-mysql.
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