CVE-2014-5082 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via admin parameters, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.

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-2014-5082?

CVE-2014-5082 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Aug 2014. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in admin/admin.php in Sphider 1.3.6 and earlier, Sphider Pro, and Sphider-plus allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) site_id or (2) url parameter.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-5082?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sphider Sphider.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5082?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-5082 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-2014-5082 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2014-5082 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qq9p-gf26-4xfg.

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