CVE-2015-9244: Keys of objects in mysql node module v2.0.0-alpha7 and earlier are not escaped with `mysql.escape()` which cou

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CVE-2015-9244 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting mysql. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Keys of objects in mysql node module v2.0.0-alpha7 and earlier are not escaped with `mysql.escape()` which could lead to SQL Injection.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2018-05-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): HackerOne · Vendor: mysqljs

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-05-29 20:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: <= 0.9.6 · 2.0.0 alpha · 2.0.0 alpha2 · 2.0.0 alpha3 · 2.0.0 alpha4 · 2.0.0 alpha7 · 2.0.0 preview

Fixed in: newer than 0.9.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls mysql

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.9.6

npm install mysql@">0.9.6"

Exact fixes by distribution

npm · mysql · FIXED · 2.0.0-alpha8 · vulnerable: <= 2.0.0-alpha7 · source

npm install mysql@">=2.0.0-alpha8" npm ls mysql

Fedora 46 · librepo · FIXED · 1.21.3-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-c502136ca7 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-c502136ca7

Debian 12 · node-mysql · FIXED · 2.0.0~alpha8-1

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade node-mysql dpkg --compare-versions "$(dpkg-query -W -f='${Version}' node-mysql)" ge "2.0.0~alpha8-1" && echo PATCHED || echo STILL-VULNERABLE

Debian 13 · node-mysql · FIXED · 2.0.0~alpha8-1

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade node-mysql dpkg --compare-versions "$(dpkg-query -W -f='${Version}' node-mysql)" ge "2.0.0~alpha8-1" && echo PATCHED || echo STILL-VULNERABLE

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2015-9244?

mysql: upgrade to newer than 0.9.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-9244 being exploited?

CVE-2015-9244 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2015-9244 affect?

CVE-2015-9244 affects mysql. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Keys of objects in mysql node module v2.0.0-alpha7 and earlier are not escaped with `mysql.escape()` which could lead to SQL Injection.

How urgent is CVE-2015-9244?

Priority 70/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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