How severe is CVE-2017-14474?

CVE-2017-14474 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-14474 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-14474?

CVE-2017-14474 affects Mysql-mmm Mysql Multi-master Replication Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14474?

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

When was CVE-2017-14474 published?

CVE-2017-14474 was published on 2018-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-14474

CVE-2017-14474 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Mysql-mmm Mysql Multi-master Replication Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Mysql-mmm Mysql Multi-master Replication Manager
Published: 2018-05-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In the MMM::Agent::Helpers::_execute function in MySQL Multi-Master Replication Manager (MMM) mmm_agentd 2.2.1, a specially crafted MMM protocol message can cause a shell command injection resulting in arbitrary command execution with the privileges of the mmm\_agentd process. An attacker that can initiate a TCP session with mmm\_agentd can trigger this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-14474?: In the MMM::Agent::Helpers::_execute function in MySQL Multi-Master Replication Manager (MMM) mmm_agentd 2.2.1, a specially crafted MMM protocol message can cause a shell command injection resulting in arbitrary command execution with the privileges of the mmm\_agentd process. An attacker that can initiate a TCP session with mmm\_agentd can trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2017-14474?: CVE-2017-14474 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-14474 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-14474?: CVE-2017-14474 affects Mysql-mmm Mysql Multi-master Replication Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14474?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-14474 published?: CVE-2017-14474 was published on 2018-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0501

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mysql-mmm:mysql_multi-master_replication_manager:2.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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