Error
Error Code: 1132

MariaDB Error 1132: Insufficient Privileges for Password Change

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Description

Error 1132 indicates that the current user lacks the necessary permissions to modify passwords for other users. This typically occurs when attempting to execute a `SET PASSWORD` or `ALTER USER` statement for a user account other than the one currently logged in, without having the `UPDATE` privilege on the `mysql` system database tables.
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Error Message

You must have privileges to update tables in the mysql database to be able to change passwords for others
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Known Causes

3 known causes
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Missing `UPDATE` Privilege
The user attempting the password change does not possess the `UPDATE` privilege on the `mysql.user` table or other relevant system tables.
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Non-Administrative User Account
The operation is being performed by a user account that is not designated as an administrator and therefore lacks the required global privileges.
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Restrictive Security Policy
The MariaDB server's security configuration prevents non-privileged users from modifying other users' credentials within the system databases.
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Solutions

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Detailed step-by-step solutions for this error are being prepared. In the meantime, try these general troubleshooting tips:

General Troubleshooting Tips

  • Check the error message carefully for specific details
  • Review recent changes that might have caused the error
  • Search for the exact error code in the official documentation
  • Check log files for additional context
  • Try restarting the application or service
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