CVE-2014-125077
CWE-89Published: January 15, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in pointhi searx_stats. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file cgi/cron.php. The manipulation leads to sql injection. The patch is named 281bd679a4474ddb222d16c1c380f252839cc18f. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-218351.
Risk Analysis
The searx_stats project is affected by a critical SQL injection vulnerability in cgi/cron.php. This flaw allows remote attackers to manipulate database queries, posing a significant risk to data security.
No public exploit is known, and it is not in the KEV database. It is remotely exploitable.
Apply the patch identified by commit 281bd679a4474ddb222d16c1c380f252839cc18f.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2014-125077 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2014-125077 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts