How severe is CVE-2019-14939?

CVE-2019-14939 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-14939 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-14939?

CVE-2019-14939 affects Mysql Project Mysql. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-14939?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2019-14939 published?

CVE-2019-14939 was published on 2019-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-14939

CVE-2019-14939 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mysql Project Mysql with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mysql Project Mysql
Published: 2019-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-14939?: 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 severe is CVE-2019-14939?: CVE-2019-14939 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-14939 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-14939?: CVE-2019-14939 affects Mysql Project Mysql. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-14939?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-14939 published?: CVE-2019-14939 was published on 2019-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/mysqljs/mysql/issues/2257

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mysql_project:mysql:2.17.1:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*