CVE-2014-9442 SQL injection in n/a

Medium 6.5 Published 2 Jan 2015 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Authenticated users can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Cart66 Lite plugin, potentially exposing or modifying database contents.

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-2014-9442?

CVE-2014-9442 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Jan 2015. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in models/Cart66Ajax.php in the Cart66 Lite plugin before 1.5.4 for WordPress allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the q parameter in a promotionProductSearch action to wp-admin/admin-ajax.php.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-9442?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Reality66 Cart66 Lite.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9442?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-9442 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-2014-9442 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-9442 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pc3g-6g3q-7g7v.