vetkit.mysql.server.skip-grant-tables
MySQL/MariaDB is configured with skip-grant-tables. The privilege system is disabled and every connection gets full access to all databases without a password.
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MySQL/MariaDB is configured with skip-grant-tables. The privilege system is disabled and every connection gets full access to all databases without a password.
Category: SECURITY · Engine rule severity: ERROR
How to fix it
Remove skip-grant-tables; it is only meant for one-off password recovery with networking disabled.
References
Source: packages/engine/rules/sast/config.yml.
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