CVE-2005-0709: MySQL 4.0.23 and earlier, and 4.1.x up to 4.1.10, allows remote authenticated users with INSERT and DELETE...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a legacy MySQL flaw where a database user with specific write privileges could turn database access into code execution on the server. It matters mainly for organizations still running very old MySQL 4.0 or 4.1 systems, especially where less-trusted users have database accounts. Exposure is likely limited to legacy environments, embedded appliances, or unsupported systems still using affected MySQL 4.0 or 4.1 releases. Internet exposure is less important than whether untrusted or semi-trusted database users can authenticate with the required privileges. Prioritize remediation if any affected MySQL version remains in use, because successful abuse could compromise the database host. For modern environments, urgency is usually tied to legacy discovery and privilege review rather than broad current internet exploitation. Mitigation focus: Identify any MySQL 4.0.x or 4.1.x deployments in production and support networks.; Upgrade affected MySQL installations using the relevant vendor advisory packages.; Remove unnecessary INSERT, DELETE, and CREATE FUNCTION capability from non-administrative database users..

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Jun 29, 2026, 23:27 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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