CVE-2014-5389
CVE-2014-5389 is a high-severity vulnerability in Content Audit Project Content Audit with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Content Audit Project Content Audit
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
SQL injection vulnerability in content-audit-schedule.php in the Content Audit plugin before 1.6.1 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the "Audited content types" option in the content-audit page to wp-admin/options-general.php.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-5389?
- SQL injection vulnerability in content-audit-schedule.php in the Content Audit plugin before 1.6.1 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the "Audited content types" option in the content-audit page to wp-admin/options-general.php.
- How severe is CVE-2014-5389?
- CVE-2014-5389 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2014-5389 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-5389?
- CVE-2014-5389 primarily affects Content Audit Project Content Audit. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-5389?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2014-5389 published?
- CVE-2014-5389 was published on 2014-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/128525/WordPress-Content-Audit-1.6-Blind-SQL-Injection.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Oct/8
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70214
- https://security.dxw.com/advisories/blind-sqli-vulnerability-in-content-audit-could-allow-a-privileged-attacker-to-exfiltrate-password-hashes/
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/content-audit/changelog
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:content_audit_project:content_audit:1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:content_audit_project:content_audit:1.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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