How severe is CVE-2005-0004?

CVE-2005-0004 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-0004 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0004?

CVE-2005-0004 primarily affects Oracle Mysql. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0004?

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

When was CVE-2005-0004 published?

CVE-2005-0004 was published on 2005-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0004

CVE-2005-0004 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-59.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Oracle Mysql
Published: 2005-04-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The mysqlaccess script in MySQL 4.0.23 and earlier, 4.1.x before 4.1.10, 5.0.x before 5.0.3, and other versions including 3.x, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files or read temporary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0004?: The mysqlaccess script in MySQL 4.0.23 and earlier, 4.1.x before 4.1.10, 5.0.x before 5.0.3, and other versions including 3.x, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files or read temporary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
How severe is CVE-2005-0004?: CVE-2005-0004 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0004 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0004?: CVE-2005-0004 primarily affects Oracle Mysql. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0004?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0004 published?: CVE-2005-0004 was published on 2005-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mariadb:mariadb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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