CVE-2024-21507

Public Exploit

Description

Versions of the package mysql2 before 3.9.3 are vulnerable to Improper Input Validation through the keyFromFields function, resulting in cache poisoning. An attacker can inject a colon (:) character within a value of the attacker-crafted key.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.25%
Third-Party Advisory snyk.io
Affected: n/a mysql2
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-MYSQL2-6591300 exploit third party advisory
https://github.com/sidorares/node-mysql2/commit/0d54b0ca6498c823098426038162ef10df02c818 patch
https://blog.slonser.info/posts/mysql2-attacker-configuration/ exploit permissions required
https://github.com/sidorares/node-mysql2/pull/2424 exploit issue tracking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-21507?
CVE-2024-21507 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-21507?
To fix CVE-2024-21507, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-21507 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-21507 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-21507?
CVE-2024-21507 affects n/a mysql2.
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