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CVE-2014-4977

MediumPublic exploit

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…

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
ProductAffected versionsFixed in
ScrutinizerSonicwall11.0.1n/a

Timeline

  1. Publicly disclosed

    Jul 16, 2014

  2. Last updated

    May 6, 2026

Weakness Type

  • CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

References

5 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

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