CVE-2014-125085
CWE-89Published: February 6, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Gimmie Plugin 1.2.2 on vBulletin. Affected is an unknown function of the file trigger_ratethread.php. The manipulation of the argument t/postusername leads to sql injection. Upgrading to version 1.3.0 is able to address this issue. The patch is identified as f11a136e9cbd24997354965178728dc22a2aa2ed. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. VDB-220206 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
Risk Analysis
A SQL injection vulnerability exists in the trigger_ratethread.php file of the Gimmie Plugin for vBulletin. The critical 9.8 CVSS score highlights the risk of remote, unauthenticated exploitation.
There is no public exploit known for this vulnerability, and it is not in the CISA KEV.
Upgrade the Gimmie Plugin to version 1.3.0 to resolve this security issue.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2014-125085 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-2014-125085 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts