CVE-2007-5969: MySQL Community Server 5.0.x before 5.0.51, Enterprise Server 5.0.x before 5.0.52, Server 5.1.x before 5.1....

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This is an old MySQL privilege-escalation issue. A logged-in database user could abuse table renaming when tables use DATA DIRECTORY or INDEX DIRECTORY symlinks, potentially overwriting MySQL system table information and gaining higher privileges. Exposure is mainly legacy MySQL deployments with that storage configuration. Most current environments are unlikely to run these unsupported MySQL versions, but legacy appliances, old Linux packages, or unmanaged database hosts may still be exposed. Risk requires authenticated MySQL access and tables relying on the specific symlinked directory options. Treat as a high-priority legacy remediation item, not an internet-wide emergency. Focus on finding old MySQL instances with authenticated user access, especially shared databases or systems where application users have broad schema privileges. Mitigation focus: Upgrade MySQL to a fixed or vendor-patched release.; Prioritize Community 5.0.51, Enterprise 5.0.52, Server 5.1.23, or Server 6.0.4 or later.; Check Debian, Gentoo, Ubuntu, Red Hat, Slackware, or vendor guidance for backported package fixes..

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Jun 28, 2026, 19:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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