CWE
89
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-8999: SQL Injection

First published: Thu Nov 20 2014(Updated: )

SQL injection vulnerability in htdocs/modules/system/admin.php in XOOPS before 2.5.7 Final allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the selgroups parameter.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
E-xoops<=2.5.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-8999?

    CVE-2014-8999 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote SQL command execution.

  • How does CVE-2014-8999 affect system security?

    CVE-2014-8999 allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands, which can compromise database integrity.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-8999?

    To fix CVE-2014-8999, upgrade your XOOPS installation to version 2.5.7 Final or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2014-8999?

    CVE-2014-8999 affects all versions of XOOPS prior to 2.5.7 Final.

  • What is the root cause of CVE-2014-8999?

    CVE-2014-8999 is caused by improper input validation in the selgroups parameter of the admin.php file.

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