CVE-2007-6303

CVE-2007-6303 is a low-severity vulnerability in Mysql with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

• Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.5)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Affected product: Mysql
• Published: 2007-12-10
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

MySQL 5.0.x before 5.0.51a, 5.1.x before 5.1.23, and 6.0.x before 6.0.4 does not update the DEFINER value of a view when the view is altered, which allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via a sequence of statements including a CREATE SQL SECURITY DEFINER VIEW statement and an ALTER VIEW statement.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6303?

MySQL 5.0.x before 5.0.51a, 5.1.x before 5.1.23, and 6.0.x before 6.0.4 does not update the DEFINER value of a view when the view is altered, which allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via a sequence of statements including a CREATE SQL SECURITY DEFINER VIEW statement and an ALTER VIEW statement.

How severe is CVE-2007-6303?

CVE-2007-6303 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2007-6303 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-6303?

CVE-2007-6303 primarily affects Mysql. In total, 29 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6303?

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

When was CVE-2007-6303 published?

CVE-2007-6303 was published on 2007-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://bugs.mysql.com/bug.php?id=29908
• http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.0/en/releasenotes-es-5-0-52.html
• http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.1/en/news-5-1-23.html
• http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/6.0/en/news-6-0-4.html
• http://lists.mysql.com/announce/502
• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-02/msg00003.html
• http://secunia.com/advisories/28025
• http://secunia.com/advisories/28063
• http://secunia.com/advisories/28739
• http://secunia.com/advisories/28838
• http://secunia.com/advisories/29443
• http://secunia.com/advisories/29706
• http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200804-04.xml
• http://securitytracker.com/id?1019085
• http://wiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0040
• http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:017
• http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-1157.html
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/487606/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26832
• http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-588-1
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/4198
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38989
• https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-2187
• https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2007-December/msg00467.html
• https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2007-December/msg00475.html

Affected products (29)

• cpe:2.3:a:mysql:mysql:5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• 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:mysql:mysql:5.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:mysql:mysql:5.0.5.0.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:mysql:mysql:5.0.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:mysql:mysql:5.0.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:mysql:mysql:5.0.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:mysql:mysql:5.0.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:mysql:mysql:5.0.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:mysql:mysql:5.0.22.1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:mysql:mysql:5.0.24:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:5.0.41:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:5.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:5.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:5.1.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:5.1.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:5.1.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:5.1.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:5.1.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:5.1.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:5.1.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:5.1.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:6.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:6.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:6.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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