CVE-2014-2520 SQL injection in n/a

Medium 6.3 Published 20 Aug 2014 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote authenticated users can read sensitive database content via DQL injection in EMC Documentum Content Server when using Oracle Database.

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-2014-2520?

CVE-2014-2520 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Aug 2014. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

EMC Documentum Content Server before 6.7 SP2 P16 and 7.x before 7.1 P07, when Oracle Database is used, does not properly restrict DQL hints, which allows remote authenticated users to conduct DQL injection attacks and read sensitive database content via a crafted request.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-2520?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Emc Documentum Content Server.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2520?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-2520 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-2014-2520 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-2520 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7gjj-mvhp-qfpx.