mysqlfuck.c
softwareMySQL vulnerability exploit demonstrating default configuration flaws in 2002
A security exploit demonstrating vulnerabilities in MySQL’s default configuration circa 2002. The exploit highlighted how MySQL’s default settings left systems exposed to various attacks.
Related Information
- CVE Reference: CVE-2002-1809
- Source Code: Available in site archives
Historical Context
This exploit was created during an era when database security was often an afterthought, and default configurations prioritized ease of use over security. The MySQL default configuration in 2002 was, as noted, “hilarious” from a security perspective - a common issue across many software packages of that time.
The code serves as a historical artifact demonstrating both the security landscape of the early 2000s and the evolution of responsible disclosure practices in the security community.