How severe is CVE-2012-5627?

CVE-2012-5627 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-5627 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-5627?

CVE-2012-5627 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-2012-5627?

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

When was CVE-2012-5627 published?

CVE-2012-5627 was published on 2013-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5627

CVE-2012-5627 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Mysql with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-522.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Oracle Mysql
Published: 2013-10-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Oracle MySQL and MariaDB 5.5.x before 5.5.29, 5.3.x before 5.3.12, and 5.2.x before 5.2.14 does not modify the salt during multiple executions of the change_user command within the same connection which makes it easier for remote authenticated users to conduct brute force password guessing attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5627?: Oracle MySQL and MariaDB 5.5.x before 5.5.29, 5.3.x before 5.3.12, and 5.2.x before 5.2.14 does not modify the salt during multiple executions of the change_user command within the same connection which makes it easier for remote authenticated users to conduct brute force password guessing attacks.
How severe is CVE-2012-5627?: CVE-2012-5627 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-5627 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5627?: CVE-2012-5627 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-2012-5627?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-5627 published?: CVE-2012-5627 was published on 2013-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mariadb:mariadb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mariadb:mariadb:10.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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