CVE-2014-2323
CriticalSQL 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.
Published Mar 14, 2014 · Updated Aug 11, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2014-2323, DSA-2877-1, UBUNTU-CVE-2014-2323
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2014-2323 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Lighttpd, Debian Linux, Opensuse and 10 more products.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Lighttpd 1.4.28-2+squeeze1.6, Lighttpd 1.4.31-4+deb7u3, Lighttpd 1.4.33-1+nmu2ubuntu2.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
63%
Higher than 99.1% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
None known
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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.
Affected Products
33 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| LighttpdLighttpd | See advisory | 1.4.35 |
| Debian LinuxDebian | 6.0, 7.0, 8.0 | n/a |
| OpensuseOpensuse | 11.4, 12.3, 13.1 | n/a |
| Linux Enterprise High Availability ExtensionSuse | 11-sp3 | n/a |
| Linux Enterprise Software Development KitSuse | 11-sp3 | n/a |
Patched Releases
Lighttpd
1.4.28-2+squeeze1.6, 1.4.31-4+deb7u3, 1.4.33-1+nmu2ubuntu2.1, 1.4.33-1+nmu3, 1.4.35-1.9.amzn1, 1.4.37-1.6, 1.4.35
lighttpd-fastcgi
1.4.35-1.9.amzn1
lighttpd-mod_cml
1.4.37-1.6
lighttpd-mod_geoip
1.4.35-1.9.amzn1, 1.4.37-1.6
lighttpd-mod_magnet
1.4.37-1.6
lighttpd-mod_mysql_vhost
1.4.35-1.9.amzn1, 1.4.37-1.6
lighttpd-mod_rrdtool
1.4.37-1.6
lighttpd-mod_trigger_b4_dl
1.4.37-1.6
lighttpd-mod_webdav
1.4.37-1.6
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 14, 2014
Last updated
Aug 11, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
References
- advisoryJVN#37417423
- advisoryopenSUSE-SU-2014:0449
- advisorySUSE-SU-2014:0474
- advisoryopenSUSE-SU-2014:0496
- advisoryHPSBGN03191
FAQ
Common Questions.
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.
Affected: Lighttpd; Debian Linux versions 6.0, 7.0, 8.0; Opensuse versions 11.4, 12.3, 13.1, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Lighttpd 1.4.28-2+squeeze1.6, Lighttpd 1.4.31-4+deb7u3, Lighttpd 1.4.33-1+nmu2ubuntu2.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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