CVE-2014-6045 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.2 Published Updated

Authenticated users with specific permissions can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the restore function in phpMyFAQ.

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-2014-6045?

CVE-2014-6045 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Phpmyfaq Phpmyfaq, published on 28 Aug 2018. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in phpMyFAQ before 2.8.13 allows remote authenticated users with certain permissions to execute arbitrary SQL commands via vectors involving the restore function.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-6045?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Phpmyfaq Phpmyfaq.

How do I fix CVE-2014-6045?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-6045 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-2014-6045 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-6045 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

All Phpmyfaq Phpmyfaq vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w34j-rfm5-j6hf.

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