MariaDB's connector leaks the cleartext password to an MitM despite `ssl: true`
High-risk advisory
CVE-2026-55215
Summary
MariaDB's connector leaks the cleartext password to an MitM despite `ssl: true`
Why it matters
GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for mariadb. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates.
Operator check
Check whether mariadb is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available.
Sources
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