CVE-2014-8498 SQL injection in n/a

Medium 6.5 Published 17 Nov 2014 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote authenticated users can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the SEARCH_ALL parameter in ManageEngine Password Manager Pro.

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-2014-8498?

CVE-2014-8498 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Nov 2014. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in BulkEditSearchResult.cc in ManageEngine Password Manager Pro (PMP) and Password Manager Pro Managed Service Providers (MSP) edition before 7.1 build 7105 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the SEARCH_ALL parameter.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-8498?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Zohocorp Manageengine Password Manager Pro.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8498?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-8498 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-2014-8498 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-8498 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xf3p-q8vw-8226.