# CVE-2014-5387: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in EllisLab ExpressionEngine before 2.9.1 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL c

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2014-11-04 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in EllisLab ExpressionEngine before 2.9.1 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) column_filter or (2) category[] parameter to system/index.php or the (3) tbl_sort[0][] parameter in the comment module to system/index.php.

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## References

- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/128946/EllisLab-ExpressionEngine-Core-SQL-Injection.html
- https://ellislab.com/expressionengine/user-guide/about/changelog.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70875
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Nov/2
- https://www.portcullis-security.com/security-research-and-downloads/security-advisories/cve-2014-5387

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