How severe is CVE-2001-1255?

CVE-2001-1255 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-1255 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-1255?

CVE-2001-1255 primarily affects Mysql Winmysqladmin. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1255?

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

When was CVE-2001-1255 published?

CVE-2001-1255 was published on 2001-10-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-1255

CVE-2001-1255 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mysql Winmysqladmin 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% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mysql Winmysqladmin
Published: 2001-10-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

WinMySQLadmin 1.1 stores the MySQL password in plain text in the my.ini file, which allows local users to obtain unathorized access the MySQL database.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1255?: WinMySQLadmin 1.1 stores the MySQL password in plain text in the my.ini file, which allows local users to obtain unathorized access the MySQL database.
How severe is CVE-2001-1255?: CVE-2001-1255 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-1255 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1255?: CVE-2001-1255 primarily affects Mysql Winmysqladmin. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1255?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-1255 published?: CVE-2001-1255 was published on 2001-10-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:mysql:winmysqladmin:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:3.23:*:*:*:*:*:*:*