CVE-2014-2339 SQL injection in n/a

Medium 6.5 Published Updated

Authenticated users can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the subject or content parameters in GNUboard's autosave script.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2014-2339?

CVE-2014-2339 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Mar 2014. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in bbs/ajax.autosave.php in GNUboard 5.x and possibly earlier allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) subject or (2) content parameter.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-2339?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sir Gnuboard.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2339?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-2339 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2014-2339 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2014-2339 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q42w-6v53-54r2.

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