CVE-2015-9244: Mysql SQL Injection Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-fvq6-55gv-jx9f
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CWE-89
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2015-9244 is a MODERATE sql injection vulnerability (CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')) affecting Mysql libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves sql injection in mysql. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.0.0-alpha8.

CVE-2015-9244 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2015-9244
GHSA Identifier GHSA-fvq6-55gv-jx9f
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Affected Product Mysql
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2015-9244

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Mysql dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

mysql fixed: 2.0.0-alpha8 
npm install mysql@2.0.0-alpha8
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

npm ls mysql

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2015-9244, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls mysql

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Mysql in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.0.0-alpha8), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls mysql command inspects dependencies declared in your package.json and lockfile; it does not perform automated runtime dynamic scanning.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of an sql command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended sql command when it is sent to a downstream component. without sufficient removal or quoting of sql syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated sql query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as sql instead of ordinary user data. In Mysql, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Versions of `mysql` prior to 2.0.0-alpha8 are affected by a SQL Injection vulnerability in the `mysql.escape()` function, which does not properly escape object keys. ## Recommendation Update to version 2.0.0-alpha8 or later.

CVE-2015-9244 Affected Mysql Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.0.0-alpha8
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
mysql
npm/mysql
npm
< 2.0.0-alpha8
2.0.0-alpha8

References

NVD — CVE-2015-9244 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-9244
Mysql Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/felixge/node-mysql/issues/342
www.npmjs.com/advisories/66 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/66

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-9244?
CVE-2015-9244 is a security vulnerability in Mysql involving SQL Injection in mysql under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection').
Which Mysql versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.0.0-alpha8 across affected packages: mysql.
What version fixes CVE-2015-9244?
Upgrading to 2.0.0-alpha8 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is mysql affected?
Yes, mysql is affected in releases prior to 2.0.0-alpha8. Upgrade your dependency to 2.0.0-alpha8 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2015-9244?
CVE-2015-9244 is classified under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') (The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. Without sufficient removal or quoting of SQL syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated SQL query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as SQL instead of ordinary user data.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2015-9244?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls mysql'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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  "published" : "2020-09-01T15:21:05Z",
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    "nvd_published_at" : "2018-05-29T20:29:00Z"
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