CVE-2019-14939: An issue was discovered in the mysql (aka mysqljs) module 2.17.1 for Node.js

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-14939?

mysql: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2019-14939 being exploited?

CVE-2019-14939 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2019-14939 affect?

CVE-2019-14939 affects mysql. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). 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.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2019-14939?

Priority 32/100. On your watchlist

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5WATCHLISTDOWNGRADE

CVE-2019-14939 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting mysql. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 68%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2019-08-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mysql project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-08-12 01:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mysql project mysql DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.17.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.17.1

1. Check installed version

npm ls mysql

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.17.1

npm view mysql versions npm install mysql@"<2.17.1"

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-14939?

mysql: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-14939 being exploited?

CVE-2019-14939 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-2019-14939 affect?

CVE-2019-14939 affects mysql. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). 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.

How urgent is CVE-2019-14939?

Priority 32/100. On your watchlist

Software pages

Node.js vulnerabilities · MySQL vulnerabilities

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