CVE-2014-2323

Name: CVE-2014-2323
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-03-14T15:55:05.743+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 61.67%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-2323 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 61.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

61.67%

99.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Lighttpd	Lighttpd	< 1.4.35	—
Debian	Debian Linux	6.0	—
Debian	Debian Linux	7.0	—
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0	—
Opensuse	Opensuse	11.4	—
Opensuse	Opensuse	12.3	—
Opensuse	Opensuse	13.1	—
Suse	Linux Enterprise High Availability Extension	11	Sp3
Suse	Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit	11	Sp3

References

http://download.lighttpd.net/lighttpd/security/lighttpd_sa_2014_01.txtExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN37417423/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-03/msg00023.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-04/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-04/msg00006.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=141576815022399&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q1/561Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q1/564Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/57404Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/57514Broken Link
http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2877Third Party Advisory
http://www.lighttpd.net/2014/3/12/1.4.35/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://download.lighttpd.net/lighttpd/security/lighttpd_sa_2014_01.txtExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN37417423/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-03/msg00023.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-04/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-04/msg00006.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=141576815022399&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q1/561Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q1/564Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/57404Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/57514Broken Link
http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2877Third Party Advisory
http://www.lighttpd.net/2014/3/12/1.4.35/Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 14, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

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 score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 61.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2323?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2014-2323?

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Source: NVD / NIST