CVE-2018-3258

Name: CVE-2018-3258
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-17T01:31:27.23+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-3258 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Vulnerability in the MySQL Connectors component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Connector/J). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.12 and prior. EPSS estimates a 3.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Vulnerability in the MySQL Connectors component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Connector/J). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.12 and prior. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Connectors. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of MySQL Connectors. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 8.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.74%

88.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oracle	Connector\/J	<= 8.0.12

References

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2018-4428296.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105589Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041888Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1545
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20181018-0002/Third Party Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2018-4428296.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105589Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041888Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1545
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20181018-0002/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 17, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-3258?

How severe is CVE-2018-3258?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-3258 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-3258?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST