How severe is CVE-2005-1636?

CVE-2005-1636 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-1636 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-2005-1636?

CVE-2005-1636 primarily affects Mysql. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1636?

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

When was CVE-2005-1636 published?

CVE-2005-1636 was published on 2005-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1636

CVE-2005-1636 is a medium-severity vulnerability in 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% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mysql
Published: 2005-05-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

mysql_install_db in MySQL 4.1.x before 4.1.12 and 5.x up to 5.0.4 creates the mysql_install_db.X file with a predictable filename and insecure permissions, which allows local users to execute arbitrary SQL commands by modifying the file's contents.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1636?: mysql_install_db in MySQL 4.1.x before 4.1.12 and 5.x up to 5.0.4 creates the mysql_install_db.X file with a predictable filename and insecure permissions, which allows local users to execute arbitrary SQL commands by modifying the file's contents.
How severe is CVE-2005-1636?: CVE-2005-1636 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-1636 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-2005-1636?: CVE-2005-1636 primarily affects Mysql. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1636?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1636 published?: CVE-2005-1636 was published on 2005-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (22)

cpe:2.3:a:mysql:mysql:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mysql:mysql:5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mysql:mysql:5.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mysql:mysql:5.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:4.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:4.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:4.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:4.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:4.0.5a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:4.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:4.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:4.0.7:gamma:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:4.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:4.0.8:gamma:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:4.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:4.0.9:gamma:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:4.0.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:4.0.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:4.0.11:gamma:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:5.0.0:alpha:*:*:*:*:*:*

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