CVE-2014-9178 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published 2 Dec 2014 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands in the SP Project & Document Manager WordPress plugin via vulnerable parameters.

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-2014-9178?

CVE-2014-9178 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Dec 2014. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in classes/ajax.php in the Smarty Pants Plugins SP Project & Document Manager plugin (sp-client-document-manager) 2.4.1 and earlier for WordPress allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) vendor_email[] parameter in the email_vendor function or id parameter in the (2) download_project, (3) download_archive, or (4) remove_cat function.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-9178?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Smartypantsplugins Sp Project \& Document Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9178?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-9178 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-2014-9178 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2014-9178 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r4rm-j888-6w3w.