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7.5

ClassAd 3.0 showads.php lets attackers run database commands

CVE-2014-9455 · published 11 years ago
Summary

The showads.php page in ClassAd 3.0 accepts a catid value that an attacker can manipulate to run any database command they choose. This could allow them to view, change, or delete your stored information. Apply the vendor's security update or restrict input validation and use a web firewall to block malicious requests.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
cts_projects\&software classad 3.0
cpe:2.3:a:cts_projects\&software:classad:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
SQL injection vulnerability in showads.php in CTS Projects & Software ClassAd 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the catid parameter.
SQL injection vulnerability in showads.php in CTS Projects & Software ClassAd 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the catid parameter.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
7.5 High
Exploitation
1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-89SQL Injection
Timeline
Published2 Jan 2015
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2014-9455 · NVD
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