CVE-2015-0842 SQL injection in yubiserver

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

SQL injection in yubiserver allows attackers to bypass authentication and potentially access sensitive data.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2015-0842?

CVE-2015-0842 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in yubiserver, published on 26 Jun 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

yubiserver before 0.6 is prone to SQL injection issues, potentially leading to an authentication bypass.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-0842?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Debian Yubiserver.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0842?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

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-2015-0842 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-0842 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2015-0842, GHSA-94p4-xmcw-jjpr.

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