CVE-2005-1944: xmysqladmin 1.0 and earlier allows local users to delete arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a database ba

Routine

LOW 2.1WATCHLISTDOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-1944 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting xmysqladmin. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

xmysqladmin 1.0 and earlier allows local users to delete arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a database backup file in /tmp.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 73%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-06-09
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: xmysqladmin

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-06-09 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

xmysqladmin xmysqladmin DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy xmysqladmin || rpm -q xmysqladmin || xmysqladmin --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison xmysqladmin sudo apt install xmysqladmin=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold xmysqladmin

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list xmysqladmin sudo dnf downgrade xmysqladmin-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add xmysqladmin

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-1944?

xmysqladmin: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-1944 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1944 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2005-1944 affect?

CVE-2005-1944 affects xmysqladmin. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). xmysqladmin 1.0 and earlier allows local users to delete arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a database backup file in /tmp.

How urgent is CVE-2005-1944?

Priority 19/100. On your watchlist

References

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