CVE-2014-5308 SQL injection in n/a

Critical 9.0 Published Updated

Remote authenticated users can execute arbitrary SQL commands in TestLink via vulnerable parameters, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.

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-2014-5308?

CVE-2014-5308 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Oct 2014. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in TestLink 1.9.11 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) name parameter in a Search action to lib/project/projectView.php or (2) id parameter to lib/events/eventinfo.php.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-5308?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Testlink Testlink.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5308?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-5308 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-2014-5308 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2014-5308 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fxcf-hw63-c44m.

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