mysql2 vulnerabilities

fast mysql driver. Implements core protocol, prepared statements, ssl and compression in native JS

Registry
npm
Latest
3.24.6
License
MIT
Source
github.com/sidorares/node-mysql2 (opens the source repository in a new tab)

7 known advisories

The latest version, 3.24.6, is not affected by any of them. Projects on older versions may be.

Update to the latest version:npm install mysql2@3.24.6

Security advisories for mysql2

  • HighGHSA-3f6p-5ww8-9rcr1 Sept 2026

    MySQL2: Auth Plugin Downgrade to mysql_clear_password Leaks Plaintext Credentials

    Affected
    <3.22.0
    Fixed in
    3.22.0
  • MediumGHSA-rgwj-5xj2-c3m331 Aug 2026

    MySQL2: Unbounded zlib inflate in compressed MySQL protocol handler allows decompression-bomb DoS

    Affected
    <3.23.1
    Fixed in
    3.23.1
  • HighGHSA-pmh2-wpjm-fj4530 May 2024

    mysql2 vulnerable to Prototype Pollution

    Affected
    <3.9.8
    Fixed in
    3.9.8
  • CriticalGHSA-4rch-2fh8-94vw23 Apr 2024

    MySQL2 for Node Arbitrary Code Injection

    Affected
    <3.9.7
    Fixed in
    3.9.7
  • CriticalGHSA-fpw7-j2hg-69v511 Apr 2024

    mysql2 Remote Code Execution (RCE) via the readCodeFor function

    Affected
    <3.9.4
    Fixed in
    3.9.4
  • MediumGHSA-49j4-86m8-q2jw10 Apr 2024

    mysql2 vulnerable to Prototype Poisoning

    Affected
    <3.9.4
    Fixed in
    3.9.4
  • MediumGHSA-mqr2-w7wj-jjgr10 Apr 2024

    mysql2 cache poisoning vulnerability

    Affected
    <3.9.3
    Fixed in
    3.9.3

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