MySQL Security Vulnerability in Apache SeaTunnel

CVE-2023-49198

What is CVE-2023-49198?

A security vulnerability in Apache SeaTunnel affects the MySQL server, enabling attackers to gain unauthorized access to files by altering the parameters in the MySQL URL. Specifically, by setting certain parameters such as allowLoadLocalInfile and allowUrlInLocalInfile to true, along with crafting specific paths, attackers can exploit this flaw to read sensitive information stored on the server. It is crucial for users running Apache SeaTunnel version 1.0.0 to upgrade to version 1.0.1 to protect against this issue and secure their MySQL environment.

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