CVE-2002-1809 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can gain unauthorized root access to MySQL databases due to a default NULL root password in the Windows binary release.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2002-1809?

CVE-2002-1809 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Mysql, published on 28 Jun 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The default configuration of the Windows binary release of MySQL 3.23.2 through 3.23.52 has a NULL root password, which could allow remote attackers to gain unauthorized root access to the MySQL database.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1809?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Mysql.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1809?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1809 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2002-1809 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-1809 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

All Oracle Mysql vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wmgc-gwrp-pgcv.

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