CVE-2014-5387 SQL injection in n/a
Authenticated users can execute arbitrary SQL commands via specific parameters in the ExpressionEngine CMS, potentially compromising database integrity.
- 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-2014-5387?
CVE-2014-5387 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Nov 2014. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in EllisLab ExpressionEngine before 2.9.1 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) column_filter or (2) category[] parameter to system/index.php or the (3) tbl_sort[0][] parameter in the comment module to system/index.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-5387?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Ellislab Expressionengine, Expressionengine Expressionengine.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5387?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-5387 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-2014-5387 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-5387 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2rf3-3mwr-3pqg.