CVE-2014-2540 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the site_directory_sort_field parameter in Orbit Open Ad Server.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2014-2540?
CVE-2014-2540 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Apr 2014. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in OrbitScripts Orbit Open Ad Server before 1.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the site_directory_sort_field parameter to guest/site_directory.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-2540?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Orbitscripts Orbit Open Ad Server.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2540?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-2540 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-2014-2540 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-2540 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xqwg-mwmp-6pp4.