remote access to mysql

Some hosts are offering SSH-Shell access, but not remote access to MySQL dataabases. Others are offering remote access to MySQL, but not SSH.

Both are claiming to do so for security reasons, but to me this sounds a bit contradictory. I understand the risk of SHH. But if somebody is offering SSH, what's the additional risk of remote access to MySQL?

What is the risk of remote access to MySQL in general? How can it be abused?

Thanks!

 

 

 

 

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