How severe is CVE-2014-2323?

CVE-2014-2323 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2014-2323 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 62% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-2323?

CVE-2014-2323 primarily affects Lighttpd. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2323?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2014-2323 published?

CVE-2014-2323 was published on 2014-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-2323

CVE-2014-2323 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Lighttpd with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 62% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 62% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Lighttpd
Published: 2014-03-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2323?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2014-2323?: CVE-2014-2323 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2014-2323 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 62% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-2323?: CVE-2014-2323 primarily affects Lighttpd. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2323?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-2323 published?: CVE-2014-2323 was published on 2014-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:lighttpd:lighttpd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:11.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:12.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:13.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_high_availability_extension:11:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_software_development_kit:11:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Threat intelligence

Threat-intel indicators referencing this CVE:

111.70.9.143 (ipv4-addr)
102.53.15.18 (ipv4-addr)
102.53.15.17 (ipv4-addr)
111.70.32.11 (ipv4-addr)
58.221.244.34 (ipv4-addr)
111.70.32.10 (ipv4-addr)
110.25.109.53 (ipv4-addr)
76.133.97.153 (ipv4-addr)