CVE-2024-21137: Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (component: Server: Optimizer). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.35 and prior and 8.2.0 and prior. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of MySQL Server. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 4

CSIRTS triage

What: An easily exploitable vulnerability in the Server Optimizer component allows a high-privileged attacker to cause denial of service.
Who is affected: MySQL Server deployments on versions 8.0.35 and 8.2.0 or earlier.
Urgency: Medium priority; easily exploitable but requires existing high privileges.
Action: Upgrade MySQL Server to a version after 8.0.35 or 8.2.0.

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Low exploitation riskCVE-2024-211370.84% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 55% of all EPSS-scored CVEs.

CVE	CSIRTS overview	External
CVE-2024-21137	coverage & exploitation status	NVD · CVE.org