How severe is CVE-2014-6491?

CVE-2014-6491 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-6491 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-6491?

CVE-2014-6491 primarily affects Oracle Mysql. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-6491?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2014-6491 published?

CVE-2014-6491 was published on 2014-10-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-6491

CVE-2014-6491 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Mysql with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Mysql
Published: 2014-10-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL Server 5.5.39 and earlier and 5.6.20 and earlier allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via vectors related to SERVER:SSL:yaSSL, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-6500.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-6491?: Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle MySQL Server 5.5.39 and earlier and 5.6.20 and earlier allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via vectors related to SERVER:SSL:yaSSL, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-6500.
How severe is CVE-2014-6491?: CVE-2014-6491 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-6491 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-6491?: CVE-2014-6491 primarily affects Oracle Mysql. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6491?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-6491 published?: CVE-2014-6491 was published on 2014-10-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:juniper:junos_space:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mariadb:mariadb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:oracle:solaris:11.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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