CVE-2014-5017 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers with admin privileges can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the sidx parameter in LimeSurvey, potentially compromising survey data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2014-5017?
CVE-2014-5017 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Limesurvey Limesurvey, published on 21 Jul 2014. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in CPDB in application/controllers/admin/participantsaction.php in LimeSurvey 2.05+ Build 140618 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the sidx parameter in a JSON request to admin/participants/sa/getParticipants_json, related to a search parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-5017?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Limesurvey Limesurvey.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5017?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-5017 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-2014-5017 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-5017 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Limesurvey Limesurvey
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f764-r8p2-m2gv.