CVE-2001-0407
Directory traversal vulnerability in MySQL before 3.23.36 allows local users to modify arbitrary...
CVE-2001-0407 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 4.6) in Oracle Mysql, published June 27, 2001. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 2.22%, the 82nd percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 4.6 MediumCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 2.22%EPSS, 82nd percentile
- Exploitation
- None known1 public exploit
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in MySQL before 3.23.36 allows local users to modify arbitrary files and gain privileges by creating a database whose name starts with .. (dot dot).
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | MySQL 3.20.32 a/3.23.34 - Root Operation Symbolic Link File Overwriting | 2001-03-18 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
Directory traversal vulnerability in MySQL before 3.23.36 allows local users to modify arbitrary files and gain privileges by creating a database whose name starts with .. (dot dot).
- Record
CVE-2001-0407- CVSS 2.0
- 4.6 Medium
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
Directory traversal vulnerability in MySQL before 3.23.36 allows local users to modify arbitrary files and gain privileges by creating a database whose name starts with .. (dot dot).
- Record
CVE-2001-0407- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2001-0404No score
Directory traversal vulnerability in MySQL before 3.23.36 allows local users to modify arbitrary files and gain privileges by creating a database whose name starts with .. (dot dot).
- Record
EUVD-2001-0404- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-44p8-q8mq-gw9fNo score
Directory traversal vulnerability in MySQL before 3.23.36 allows local users to modify arbitrary...
Directory traversal vulnerability in MySQL before 3.23.36 allows local users to modify arbitrary files and gain privileges by creating a database whose name starts with .. (dot dot).
- Record
GHSA-44p8-q8mq-gw9f- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.