How severe is CVE-1999-1188?

CVE-1999-1188 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-1999-1188 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-1188?

CVE-1999-1188 affects Oracle Mysql. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1188?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-1999-1188 published?

CVE-1999-1188 was published on 1998-12-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-1188

CVE-1999-1188 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Mysql with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Mysql
Published: 1998-12-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

mysqld in MySQL 3.21 creates log files with world-readable permissions, which allows local users to obtain passwords for users who are added to the user database.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1188?: mysqld in MySQL 3.21 creates log files with world-readable permissions, which allows local users to obtain passwords for users who are added to the user database.
How severe is CVE-1999-1188?: CVE-1999-1188 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-1188 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-1188?: CVE-1999-1188 affects Oracle Mysql. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1188?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-1188 published?: CVE-1999-1188 was published on 1998-12-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:3.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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