CVE-2003-1480 json
MySQL 3.20 through 4.1.0 uses a weak algorithm for hashed passwords, which makes it easier for attackers to decrypt the password via brute…
published 2003-12-31 22 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2003-1470
- cvss
- 4.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.7%
- EPSS 2.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 85%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
MySQL 3.20 through 4.1.0 uses a weak algorithm for hashed passwords, which makes it easier for attackers to decrypt the password via brute force methods.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-22565)
- Published
Exploit prediction
2.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 85% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-22565 MySQL 3.x/4.0.x - Weak Password Encryption local, 2003-05-05
- securiteam.com http://www.securiteam.com/tools/5WP031FA0U.html referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7500 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-310 Cryptographic Issues
- Technology feeds
References
-
securiteam.com
/tools/5WP031FA0U.html
exploit
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/7500
vdb-entry, exploit
-
secunia.com
/advisories/8753
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2003-1480
- NVD CVE-2003-1480
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