How severe is CVE-2001-1275?

CVE-2001-1275 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2001-1275 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-1275?

CVE-2001-1275 affects Oracle Mysql. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1275?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2001-1275 published?

CVE-2001-1275 was published on 2001-01-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-1275

CVE-2001-1275 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Mysql with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Mysql
Published: 2001-01-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

MySQL before 3.23.31 allows users with a MySQL account to use the SHOW GRANTS command to obtain the encrypted administrator password from the mysql.user table and possibly gain privileges via password cracking.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1275?: MySQL before 3.23.31 allows users with a MySQL account to use the SHOW GRANTS command to obtain the encrypted administrator password from the mysql.user table and possibly gain privileges via password cracking.
How severe is CVE-2001-1275?: CVE-2001-1275 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-1275 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1275?: CVE-2001-1275 affects Oracle Mysql. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1275?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2001-1275 published?: CVE-2001-1275 was published on 2001-01-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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