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CVE-2014-2323

9.8 · CRITICAL

SQL injection vulnerability in mod_mysql_vhost.c in lighttpd before 1.4.35 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the host name, related to request_check_hostname.

Published Mar 14, 2014lighttpdCWE-89EPSS 62.75%

Overview

CVE-2014-2323 is a critical-severity vulnerability affecting lighttpd lighttpd. It was published on March 14, 2014 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

SQL injection vulnerability in mod_mysql_vhost.c in lighttpd before 1.4.35 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the host name, related to request_check_hostname.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from lighttpd. Update lighttpd to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
lighttpdlighttpd>= 0, < 1.4.35Affected

References

Refdownload.lighttpd.net/lighttpd/security/lighttpd_sa_2014_01.txtRefjvn.jp/en/jp/JVN37417423/index.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-03/msg00023.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-04/msg00002.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-04/msg00006.htmlRefmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=141576815022399&w=2Refseclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q1/561Refseclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q1/564Refsecunia.com/advisories/57404Refsecunia.com/advisories/57514

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2323?

CVE-2014-2323 is a critical-severity vulnerability affecting lighttpd lighttpd. It was published on March 14, 2014 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2014-2323?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-2323?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from lighttpd. Update lighttpd to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2014-2323?

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