How severe is CVE-2002-1921?

CVE-2002-1921 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-1921 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1921?

CVE-2002-1921 primarily affects Oracle Mysql. In total, 42 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1921?

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-2002-1921 published?

CVE-2002-1921 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1921

CVE-2002-1921 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Mysql with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Mysql
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The default configuration of MySQL 3.20.32 through 3.23.52, when running on Windows, does set the bind address to the loopback interface, which allows remote attackers to connect to the database.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1921?: The default configuration of MySQL 3.20.32 through 3.23.52, when running on Windows, does set the bind address to the loopback interface, which allows remote attackers to connect to the database.
How severe is CVE-2002-1921?: CVE-2002-1921 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-1921 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1921?: CVE-2002-1921 primarily affects Oracle Mysql. In total, 42 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1921?: 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-2002-1921 published?: CVE-2002-1921 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (42)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:3.20.32a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:3.22.26:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:3.22.27:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:3.22.28:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:3.22.29:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:3.22.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:3.22.32:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:3.23.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:3.23.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:3.23.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:3.23.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:3.23.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:3.23.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:3.23.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:3.23.23:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:3.23.24:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:3.23.25:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:3.23.26:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:3.23.27:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:3.23.28:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:3.23.28:gamma:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:3.23.29:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:3.23.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:3.23.31:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:3.23.34:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:3.23.36:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:3.23.37:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:3.23.38:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:3.23.39:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:3.23.40:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:3.23.41:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:3.23.42:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:3.23.43:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:3.23.44:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:3.23.45:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:3.23.46:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:3.23.47:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:3.23.48:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:3.23.49:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:3.23.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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