MySQL 3.22.27/3.22.29/3.23.8 GRANT privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in MySQL 3.22.27/3.22.29/3.23.8. The affected element is an unknown function of the component GRANT Handler. This manipulation causes privileges management. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2000-0045. Additionally, an exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in MySQL 3.22.27/3.22.29/3.23.8 (Database Software) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the component GRANT Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, and integrity. The summary by CVE is:

MySQL allows local users to modify passwords for arbitrary MySQL users via the GRANT privilege.

The weakness was released 01/11/2000 by FIRST (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2000-0045. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $25k-$100k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 10626 (MySQL < 3.23.36 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Databases and running in the context r. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 19011 (MySQL GRANT Global Password Changing Vulnerability).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (3848), Exploit-DB (19721), Tenable (10626), SecurityFocus (BID 926†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-2179†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-16857. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 10626
Nessus Name: MySQL < 3.23.36 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: FIRST
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2000-0045 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0045
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15241
X-Force: 3848
SecurityFocus: 926 - MySQL GRANT Global Password Changing Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 2179 - Passwords Modification in MySQL, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/23/2014 15:36
Updated: 10/19/2025 23:11
Changes: 06/23/2014 15:36 (63), 05/13/2019 10:52 (4), 12/23/2024 21:34 (27), 10/19/2025 23:11 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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