CVE-2004-2357 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
Remote attackers can access the backend MySQL database without a password due to default root credentials, allowing data theft or modification.
- 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-2004-2357?
CVE-2004-2357 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Aug 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The embedded MySQL 4.0 server for Proofpoint Protection Server does not require a password for the root user of MySQL, which allows remote attackers to read or modify the backend database.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-2357?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Proofpoint Proofpoint Protection Server.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2357?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-2357 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2004-2357 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-2357 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rxw4-mghm-46q2.