CVE-2007-3781 Missing authorization in n/a

Medium 4.0 Published 15 Jul 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Authenticated users can bypass SELECT privileges to view table structures via CREATE TABLE LIKE, exposing sensitive schema information.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2007-3781?

CVE-2007-3781 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Jul 2007. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

MySQL Community Server before 5.0.45 does not require privileges such as SELECT for the source table in a CREATE TABLE LIKE statement, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information such as the table structure.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-3781?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mysql Community Server.

How do I fix CVE-2007-3781?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2007-3781 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-3781 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-494v-q3hh-x3w8.