CVE-2024-21512

Name: CVE-2024-21512
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-29T05:16:08.353+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.2/10EPSS 3.11%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-21512 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Versions of the package mysql2 before 3.9.8 are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution due to improper user input sanitization passed to fields and tables when using nestTables.. EPSS estimates a 3.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Versions of the package mysql2 before 3.9.8 are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution due to improper user input sanitization passed to fields and tables when using nestTables.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.2/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L

EPSS Probability

3.11%

86.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1321

References

Timeline

Published: May 29, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-21512?

Versions of the package mysql2 before 3.9.8 are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution due to improper user input sanitization passed to fields and tables when using nestTables.

How severe is CVE-2024-21512?

CVE-2024-21512 has a CVSS score of 8.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-21512?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-21512?

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Source: NVD / NIST