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Where are MySQL passwords stored and are they encrypted or even hashed?

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MySQL passwords are stored in the user table of the mysql database and are encrypted using it's own algorithm.

You can find more information in the MySQL documentation

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The encryption algorithm is essentially SHA1 – Morgan Tocker Nov 1 '11 at 17:52
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MySQL passwords for users are stored within MySQL itself; they are stored in the mysql.user table. The passwords are hashed by default using the PASSWORD() function, however there are other alternatives, though none are plain-text.

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I guess that you mean the database privileges... They are stored in the schema and privilege tables. More specific info is available here:

http://www.grahamwideman.com/gw/tech/mysql/perms/index.htm

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Why would you assume they mean database privileges when the OP specifically states passwords? – DKNUCKLES Nov 1 '11 at 13:20
What I meant was that the OP really wanted the table that holds the global database user list (with passwords) and their privileges... not simply a user created "user authentication" table. Since the question was very vague, it is hard to determine it's true purpose. – compcentral Nov 1 '11 at 13:24

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