CVE-2014-8999
CVE-2014-8999 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xoops with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Xoops
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-8999?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2014-8999?
- CVE-2014-8999 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2014-8999 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-8999?
- CVE-2014-8999 affects Xoops. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-8999?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2014-8999 published?
- CVE-2014-8999 was published on 2014-11-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/129134/XOOPS-2.5.6-SQL-Injection.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Nov/39
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71117
- http://xoops.org/modules/news/article.php?storyid=6658
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:xoops:xoops:*:final:*:*:*:*:*:*
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