How severe is CVE-2014-9240?

CVE-2014-9240 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-9240 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-9240?

CVE-2014-9240 primarily affects Mybb. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9240?

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-2014-9240 published?

CVE-2014-9240 was published on 2014-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-9240

CVE-2014-9240 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mybb 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: 3% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Mybb
Published: 2014-12-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in member.php in MyBB (aka MyBulletinBoard) 1.8.x before 1.8.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the question_id parameter in a do_register action.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9240?: SQL injection vulnerability in member.php in MyBB (aka MyBulletinBoard) 1.8.x before 1.8.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the question_id parameter in a do_register action.
How severe is CVE-2014-9240?: CVE-2014-9240 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-9240 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-9240?: CVE-2014-9240 primarily affects Mybb. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9240?: 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-2014-9240 published?: CVE-2014-9240 was published on 2014-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:mybb:mybb:1.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mybb:mybb:1.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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