CVE-2014-2323

CRITICAL

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.

Affects 5 products across 4 vendors.

BCS8.37
CVSS 3.19.8
EPSS62.8%
Percentile99th
PatchPatched
CVSS Vector — Plain English Remotely exploitable over the network, low complexity, no authentication required, no user interaction needed, impact contained to the vulnerable component, full confidentiality impact, full integrity impact, full availability impact.
CWE Weakness Definitions
CWE-89: SQL Injection

Attacker inserts SQL commands into application queries through user-controlled input, allowing unauthorized database access.

Related Attack Patterns (CAPEC)
CAPEC-7 Blind SQL Injection
via CWE-89
CAPEC-108 Command Line Execution through SQL Injection
via CWE-89
CAPEC-109 Object Relational Mapping Injection
via CWE-89
CAPEC-110 SQL Injection through SOAP Parameter Tampering
via CWE-89
CAPEC-470 Expanding Control over the Operating System from the Database
via CWE-89
Show all 6
via CWE-89

Mapping is CWE-to-CAPEC per MITRE CAPEC 3.9.

◆ SAGE Intelligence — CITED Relevance Research Team

This vulnerability was disclosed in 2014. A critical vulnerability affects Debian systems (CVE-2014-2323). A proof-of-concept has been published. Isolate affected systems if patching is not feasible.

BSID: BS-2014-GLOBAL-186491-C • Model: rule-based-v1 • Confidence: MEDIUM

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-2323?
This vulnerability was disclosed in 2014. A critical vulnerability affects Debian systems (CVE-2014-2323). A proof-of-concept has been published. Isolate affected systems if patching is not feasible.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2014-2323?
CVE-2014-2323 has CVSS 9.8 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS: 62.8%.
Is CVE-2014-2323 actively exploited?
No confirmed active exploitation of CVE-2014-2323 as of 2026-05-30.
How do I remediate CVE-2014-2323?
Priority: MEDIUM. Advisory: http://www.lighttpd.net/2014/3/12/1.4.35/ PSIRT: [email protected]
What systems are affected by CVE-2014-2323?
CVE-2014-2323 affects: Debian, Lighttpd, Opensuse, Suse, Suse.
Vulnerability Details
CVE IDCVE-2014-2323
BSIDBS-2014-GLOBAL-186491-C BreachSpider Global ID
CVSS VectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published2014-03-14
Last Modified2026-05-06
ICS Relevance0%
Weakness (CWE)
SQL Injection
SourceNVD
Official 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.

Source: NIST NVD / MITRE CVE Database

Attack Vector Analysis — CITED Relevance

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

Exploitation Likelihood: MEDIUM

Affected Products
VendorProductFixed Version
Debian Debian Linux —
Lighttpd Lighttpd —
Opensuse Opensuse —
Suse Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit —
Suse Linux Enterprise High Availability Extension —
Remediation
View Vendor Advisory →

Remediation Priority: MEDIUM

Vendor PSIRT: [email protected]
Threat Intelligence
● Threat Intelligence Validated: September 2026 | Threat Age: 4554 Days
CISA KEVNot in KEV catalog
Public ExploitNot confirmed
PoC CodeNot confirmed
SAGE Enrichment Record — provenance & audit hash
Modelrule-based-v1
ConfidenceMEDIUM
Enriched At2026-05-24
SHA-512 Audit Hashe88cb7d2ee132314a0ad5507dbe74376ca4edf294dcc8d24530f3908396b1eb37d9ecc08d73d7752b4bc4dcbc61064b52dcf025b10aaeff0bd45148154da0d6d
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