CVE-2010-1626: mysql Link Following
CVSS: 3.6v2.0LowModified
Published 21-05-2010Last modified 07-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2010-1626 is a low (CVSS 3.6) Link Following vulnerability in mysql. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 40.8% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
3.6/10
010
Low · v2.0 (NVD)EPSS score
0.49%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Advisory lineage
Upstream 0 · Downstream 2Timeline
- 21-05-2010PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 07-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
MySQL before 5.1.46 allows local users to delete the data and index files of another user's MyISAM table via a symlink attack in conjunction with the DROP TABLE command, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-4098 and CVE-2008-7247.
CVSS metrics
1 score · 1 source · 1 versionLow 3.6Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.49%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
41%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.49% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.49%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-59Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.
- CWE-264Permissions, Privileges, and Access ControlsWeaknesses in this category are related to the management of permissions, privileges, and other security features that are used to perform access control.
Affected systems
Mysql1 product
- mysql≤ 5.1.45 | 5.0.5.0.21 | 5.0.15 | 5.0.16 | 5.0.17 | 5.0.20 | 5.0.24 | 5.0.45b | 5.0.82 | 5.0.84 | 5.0.87 | 5.1.5 | 5.1.23 | 5.1.31 | 5.1.32 | 5.1.34 | 5.1.37
Oracle1 product
- mysql5.0.18 | 5.0.19 | 5.0.21 | 5.0.22 | 5.0.23 | 5.0.27 | 5.0.33 | 5.0.37 | 5.0.41 | 5.0.45 | 5.0.51 | 5.0.67 | 5.0.75 | 5.0.77 | 5.0.81 | 5.0.83 | 5.0.85 | 5.0.86 | 5.0.88 | 5.0.89 | 5.0.90 | 5.0.91 | 5.1.30 | 5.1.33 | 5.1.35 | 5.1.36 | 5.1.38 | 5.1.39 | 5.1.40 | 5.1.41 | 5.1.42 | 5.1.43 | 5.1.44
2 vendors · 2 products
References
12 links- oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9490VDB EntrySignatureX Refsource OVAL