How severe is CVE-2014-7981?

CVE-2014-7981 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-7981 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-7981?

CVE-2014-7981 primarily affects Joomla Joomla!. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-7981?

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-2014-7981 published?

CVE-2014-7981 was published on 2014-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-7981

CVE-2014-7981 is a high-severity vulnerability in Joomla Joomla! 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: 9% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Joomla Joomla!
Published: 2014-10-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in Joomla! CMS 3.1.x and 3.2.x before 3.2.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-7981?: SQL injection vulnerability in Joomla! CMS 3.1.x and 3.2.x before 3.2.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2014-7981?: CVE-2014-7981 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-7981 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-7981?: CVE-2014-7981 primarily affects Joomla Joomla!. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-7981?: 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-2014-7981 published?: CVE-2014-7981 was published on 2014-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://developer.joomla.org/security/578-20140301-core-sql-injection.html

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:3.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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