Is CVE-2014-2022 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2014-2022, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2014-2022 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2014-2022 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-2022?

CVE-2014-2022 has a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH).

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CVE-2014-2022

CWE-89Published: October 15, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

SQL injection vulnerability in includes/api/4/breadcrumbs_create.php in vBulletin 4.2.2, 4.2.1, 4.2.0 PL2, and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the conceptid argument in an xmlrpc API request.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2014-2022 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2014-2022. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.