CVE-2015-1397
MediumExploitedPublic exploitSQL injection vulnerability in the getCsvFile function in the Mage_Adminhtml_Block_Widget_Grid class in Magento Community Edition (CE) 1.9.1.0 and Enterprise Edition (EE) 1.14.1.0 allows remote administrators to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the popularity[field_expr]…
Published Apr 29, 2015 · Updated May 6, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2015-1397 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.5 v2) affecting Magento.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jan 22, 2016. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 56% 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 listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v2
6.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
56%
Higher than 99.0% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
1 catalog listing
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
SQL injection vulnerability in the getCsvFile function in the Mage_Adminhtml_Block_Widget_Grid class in Magento Community Edition (CE) 1.9.1.0 and Enterprise Edition (EE) 1.14.1.0 allows remote administrators to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the popularity[field_expr] parameter when the popularity[from] or popularity[to] parameter is set.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Jan 22, 2016 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| MagentoMagento | 1.14.1.0, 1.9.1.0 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 29, 2015
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jan 22, 2016
Last updated
May 6, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
References
- advisoryhttp://magento.com/blog/technical/critical-security-advisory-remote-code-execution-rce-vulnerability
- exploithttps://blog.sucuri.net/2015/04/magento-shoplift-supee-5344-exploits-in-the-wild.html
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitExploitDB-37977
- otherhttp://blog.checkpoint.com/2015/04/20/analyzing-magento-vulnerability/
FAQ
Common Questions.
SQL injection vulnerability in the getCsvFile function in the Mage_Adminhtml_Block_Widget_Grid class in Magento Community Edition (CE) 1.9.1.0 and Enterprise Edition (EE) 1.14.1.0 allows remote administrators to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the popularity[field_expr] parameter when the popularity[from] or popula…
Affected: Magento versions 1.14.1.0, 1.9.1.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jan 22, 2016.
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 listed as exploited in the wild.
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