CVE-2005-2573: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-2573: The mysql_create_function function in sql_udf.cc for MySQL 4.0 before 4.0.25, 4.1 before 4.1.13, and 5.0 be...

The mysql_create_function function in sql_udf.cc for MySQL 4.0 before 4.0.25, 4.1 before 4.1.13, and 5.0 before 5.0.7-beta, when running on Windows, uses an incomplete blacklist in a directory traversal check, which allows attackers to include arbitrary files via the backslash (\) character.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 22:30 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old MySQL flaw affecting Windows installations of specific 4.0, 4.1, and 5.0 versions. A faulty directory traversal filter in user-defined function handling could let an attacker include arbitrary files using Windows path separators. Exposure is mainly legacy systems still running these unsupported-era versions. Organizations are likely exposed only if they still operate Windows-hosted MySQL 4.0, 4.1, or early 5.0 builds in production, lab, embedded, or vendor-managed systems. Treat this as a legacy-risk cleanup item unless affected Windows MySQL systems are exposed to untrusted users. If found on reachable production systems, prioritize remediation because arbitrary file inclusion can create material confidentiality and integrity risk. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected MySQL versions to at least 4.0.25, 4.1.13, or 5.0.7-beta.; Prefer migration to a currently supported MySQL or vendor-supported database release.; Prioritize Windows MySQL servers with remote database access or untrusted users..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 18:28 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 16, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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mysql-udf-directory-traversal(21738)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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