How severe is CVE-2017-3523?

CVE-2017-3523 has a CVSS score of 8.5/10, rated HIGH. Immediate patching is strongly recommended.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2017-3523?

CVE-2017-3523 affects the following packages: mysql:mysql-connector-java (Maven). Ecosystems affected: Maven.

How do I fix CVE-2017-3523?

Update mysql:mysql-connector-java to 5.1.41 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2017-3523 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.

How do I detect CVE-2017-3523 in my Maven dependencies?

Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for mysql:mysql-connector-java, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.

How do I mitigate CVE-2017-3523 if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.

Is CVE-2017-3523 actively exploited in the wild?

No public exploit code has been indexed for CVE-2017-3523 yet. This does not mean the vulnerability cannot be exploited — absence of public exploits does not imply safety. Apply the recommended fix and use O3 Security to monitor your exposure.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2017-3523?

CVE-2017-3523 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 2.9%, placing it in the 87th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. This score indicates relatively lower exploitation probability, though the CVSS severity should still guide your patching priority.

When was CVE-2017-3523 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2017-3523 was published on May 13, 2022 and was last updated on November 8, 2023. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

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CVE-2017-3523 — mysql-connector-java

HIGH

CVE-2017-3523 is a high-severity (CVSS 8.5) vulnerability in mysql:mysql-connector-java. A fix is available for mysql:mysql-connector-java — see the affected versions and patch details below.

Improper Access Control in MySQL Connectors Java

Published

May 13, 2022

Updated

Nov 8, 2023

Affected

1 pkg

Patched

1 / 1

Exploits

None indexed

Exploitation data as of Nov 2, 2026 · OSV.dev, NVD, FIRST.org (EPSS)

Exploitation Status

No confirmed exploitation observed yet

A successful exploit gives an attacker total control of the affected component, not partial access.
CISA’s own triage has not observed active exploitation or public proof-of-concept code for this CVE as of its last assessment.

Exploitation and automatability from CISA’s SSVC triage for CVE-2017-3523.

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

2.9%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Lower Risk0.00%

Lower risk than most CVEs87th percentile — riskier than 87% of all scored CVEsHighest risk

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.

How urgent is this, really

Where this sits among everything scored

Real-World Exposure

1 pkg affected

☕mysql:mysql-connector-java

Real-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects Maven packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.

Description

Vulnerability in the MySQL Connectors component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Connector/J). Supported versions that are affected are 5.1.40 and earlier. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Connectors. While the vulnerability is in MySQL Connectors, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of MySQL Connectors. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 8.5 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Affected Packages

1 total 1 fixed

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
☕Maven	`mysql:mysql-connector-java`	all versions	5.1.41`mysql:mysql-connector-java:5.1.41`

Affected Products

1 product · 1 configurations

Application

connector\/joracle

≤ 5.1.40

range

Detection & mitigation playbook

Open-source dependency

Detect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for mysql:mysql-connector-java, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update mysql:mysql-connector-java to 5.1.41 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2017-3523 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.

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CVSS Score

8.5/10CVSS v3 base

Vector breakdown

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Raw vector

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weaponization

No Nuclei template, Metasploit module or public proof-of-concept found.

Timeline

Disclosed

May 13, 2022

Last updated

Nov 8, 2023

Identifiers

CVE-2017-3523

References

Advisorynvd.nist.gov · CVE 2017 3523 Webdebian.org · dsa 3840 Weboracle.com · cpuapr2017 3236618 Websecurityfocus.com

Related vulnerabilities

This CVE is high severity; 2 of 8 other CVEs affecting mysql-connector-java are rated as high or higher (top: high).

CVE-2023-22102CVE-2021-2471CVE-2015-2575CVE-2018-3258CVE-2017-3589CVE-2017-3586CVE-2022-21363CVE-2019-2692

Provenance

Sources

OSV.devNVDFIRST.org (EPSS)

Last verifiedNov 8, 2023

CVE-2017-3523 — mysql-connector-java

Exploitation Status

No confirmed exploitation observed yet

EPSS Exploitation Probability

How urgent is this, really

Where this sits among everything scored

Real-World Exposure

Description

Affected Packages

Affected Products

Detection & mitigation playbook

Detect

Fix

Workarounds

Frequently Asked Questions

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