CVE-2024-21511

Description

Versions of the package mysql2 before 3.9.7 are vulnerable to Arbitrary Code Injection due to improper sanitization of the timezone parameter in the readCodeFor function by calling a native MySQL Server date/time function.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.14%
Affected: n/a mysql2
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-MYSQL2-6670046
https://github.com/sidorares/node-mysql2/releases/tag/v3.9.7
https://github.com/sidorares/node-mysql2/pull/2608
https://github.com/sidorares/node-mysql2/commit/7d4b098c7e29d5a6cb9eac2633bfcc2f0f1db713

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-21511?
CVE-2024-21511 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-21511?
To fix CVE-2024-21511, 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-2024-21511 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-21511 is being actively exploited. 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-2024-21511?
CVE-2024-21511 affects n/a mysql2.
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