CVE-2019-14939: Infoleak
First published: Mon Aug 12 2019(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in the mysql (aka mysqljs) module 2.17.1 for Node.js. `The LOAD DATA LOCAL INFILE` option is open by default.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/node-mysql | 2.16.0-1+deb10u1 2.18.1-1 2.18.1+~2.3.2-2 | |
| npm/mysql | =2.17.1 | 2.18.0 |
| MySQL | =2.17.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/mysqljs/mysql/issues/2257
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2019-14939
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2019-14939
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=934712>
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-14939
- https://github.com/mysqljs/mysql/issues/2471
- https://github.com/mysqljs/mysql/commit/337e87ae5fcea3667864197c65dc758517fcde06
- https://web.archive.org/web/20190812004403/https://github.com/mysqljs/mysql/issues/2257
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-f982-mxwc-3mrx (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-14939?
CVE-2019-14939 is rated as a high-severity vulnerability due to the risks associated with the default open configuration of the LOAD DATA LOCAL INFILE option.
How do I fix CVE-2019-14939?
To fix CVE-2019-14939, you should upgrade the mysql module to version 2.18.0 or later.
What impact does CVE-2019-14939 have on affected systems?
CVE-2019-14939 can allow an attacker to exploit the LOAD DATA LOCAL INFILE command, potentially leading to unauthorized file access and data exposure.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-14939?
CVE-2019-14939 affects version 2.17.1 of the mysql module for Node.js.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2019-14939?
Yes, a patch is available by upgrading to mysql module versions 2.18.0 or later.
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