CVE-2007-5969

CVE-2007-5969 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mysql Mysql Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

• Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.1)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 14% (96th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-264
• Affected product: Mysql Mysql Server
• Published: 2007-12-10
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

MySQL Community Server 5.0.x before 5.0.51, Enterprise Server 5.0.x before 5.0.52, Server 5.1.x before 5.1.23, and Server 6.0.x before 6.0.4, when a table relies on symlinks created through explicit DATA DIRECTORY and INDEX DIRECTORY options, allows remote authenticated users to overwrite system table information and gain privileges via a RENAME TABLE statement that changes the symlink to point to an existing file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5969?

MySQL Community Server 5.0.x before 5.0.51, Enterprise Server 5.0.x before 5.0.52, Server 5.1.x before 5.1.23, and Server 6.0.x before 6.0.4, when a table relies on symlinks created through explicit DATA DIRECTORY and INDEX DIRECTORY options, allows remote authenticated users to overwrite system table information and gain privileges via a RENAME TABLE statement that changes the symlink to point to an existing file.

How severe is CVE-2007-5969?

CVE-2007-5969 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-5969 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5969?

CVE-2007-5969 primarily affects Mysql Mysql Server. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5969?

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-2007-5969 published?

CVE-2007-5969 was published on 2007-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://bugs.mysql.com/32111
• http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/4.1/en/news-4-1-24.html
• http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.0/en/releasenotes-cs-5-0-51.html
• http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.0/en/releasenotes-es-5-0-52.html
• http://forums.mysql.com/read.php?3%2C186931%2C186931
• http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Oct/msg00001.html
• http://lists.mysql.com/announce/495
• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-02/msg00003.html
• http://secunia.com/advisories/27981
• http://secunia.com/advisories/28025
• http://secunia.com/advisories/28040
• http://secunia.com/advisories/28063
• http://secunia.com/advisories/28099
• http://secunia.com/advisories/28108
• http://secunia.com/advisories/28128
• http://secunia.com/advisories/28343
• http://secunia.com/advisories/28559
• http://secunia.com/advisories/28838
• http://secunia.com/advisories/29706
• http://secunia.com/advisories/32222
• http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200804-04.xml
• http://slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2007&m=slackware-security.428959
• http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3216
• http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1451
• http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:243
• http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-1155.html
• http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-1157.html
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/486477/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26765
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31681

Affected products (10)

• cpe:2.3:a:mysql:mysql_server:5.1.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:mysql:mysql_server:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:mysql:mysql_server:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:mysql:mysql_server:6.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:mysql:mysql_server:6.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:mysql:community_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:mysql:community_server:5.0.41:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:mysql:community_server:5.0.44:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:mysql:community_server:5.0.45:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:mysql:mysql_enterprise_server:5.0.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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