CVE-2014-9240 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the question_id parameter in the registration process, potentially compromising database integrity.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2014-9240?
CVE-2014-9240 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Mybb Mybb, published on 3 Dec 2014. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in member.php in MyBB (aka MyBulletinBoard) 1.8.x before 1.8.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the question_id parameter in a do_register action.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-9240?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mybb Mybb.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9240?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-9240 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-2014-9240 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-9240 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Mybb Mybb
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6hrm-34p3-9244.