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CVE-2024-21511 – Node.js mysql2 module Vulnerability

Severity

High

Analysis Summary

CVE-2024-21511

Node.js mysql2 module could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by improper validation of the timezone parameter in the readCodeFor function. By sending a specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.

Impact

  • Code Execution

Indicators of Compromise

CVE

  • CVE-2024-21511

Affected Vendors

Node.js

Affected Products

  • Node.js mysql2 3.9.6

Remediation

Upgrade to the latest version of mysql2, available from the Node.js GIT Repository.

Node.js GIT Repository

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