CVE-2014-4977
MediumPublic exploitMultiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Dell SonicWall Scrutinizer 11.0.1 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) selectedUserGroup parameter in a create new user request to cgi-bin/admin.cgi or the (2) user_id parameter in the changeUnit…
Published Jul 16, 2014 · Updated May 6, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2014-4977 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.5 v2) affecting Scrutinizer (Sonicwall).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
6.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
75%
Higher than 99.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Dell SonicWall Scrutinizer 11.0.1 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) selectedUserGroup parameter in a create new user request to cgi-bin/admin.cgi or the (2) user_id parameter in the changeUnit function, (3) methodDetail parameter in the methodDetail function, or (4) xcNetworkDetail parameter in the xcNetworkDetail function in d4d/exporters.php.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ScrutinizerSonicwall | 11.0.1 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jul 16, 2014
Last updated
May 6, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
References
- advisoryhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/127429/Dell-Sonicwall-Scrutinizer-11.01-Code-Execution-SQL-Injection.html
- advisoryhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137098/Dell-SonicWALL-Scrutinizer-11.01-methodDetail-SQL-Injection.html
- advisory20140710 Dell Scrutinizer 11.01 multiple vulnerabilities
- advisorydell-scrutinizer-admin-sql-injection(94439)
- advisoryhttps://gist.github.com/brandonprry/36b4b8df1cde279a9305
FAQ
Common Questions.
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Dell SonicWall Scrutinizer 11.0.1 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) selectedUserGroup parameter in a create new user request to cgi-bin/admin.cgi or the (2) user_id parameter in the changeUnit function, (3) methodDetail parameter in…
Affected: Scrutinizer (Sonicwall) versions 11.0.1. 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.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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