Impact
The vulnerability occurs in the mysql_json plugin of MariaDB server, which incorrectly assumes that imported tables contain valid binary JSON data. A table with malformed JSON can trigger out‑of‑bounds read operations, causing sensitive data leakage or a server crash. The flaw is a classic out‑of‑bounds read (CWE‑125).
Affected Systems
Vulnerable versions include MariaDB server 10.6.1 through 10.6.27, 10.11.1 through 10.11.18, 11.4.1 through 11.4.12, 11.8.1 through 11.8.8, 12.3.1 through 12.3.2, and 13.0.1. All later releases are patched.
Risk and Exploitability
With a CVSS score of 4.4 the flaw is low–moderate in severity, and EPSS data is not available. It is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, indicating no known widespread exploitation. The attack vector requires control over the data import process; an attacker who can introduce a malformed JSON table can trigger the OOB read or a crash, affecting the particular MariaDB instance that processes the data.
OpenCVE Enrichment