CVE-2013-4662: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2013-4662: The Quick Search API in CiviCRM 4.2.0 through 4.2.9 and 4.3.0 through 4.3.3 allows remote authenticated use...

The Quick Search API in CiviCRM 4.2.0 through 4.2.9 and 4.3.0 through 4.3.3 allows remote authenticated users to bypass the validation layer and conduct SQL injection attacks via a direct request to the "second layer" of the API, related to contact.getquick.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 16:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CiviCRM exposed a SQL injection flaw in the Quick Search API. An authenticated user could bypass normal validation by calling a lower API layer directly. This matters most for organizations still running the listed 4.2.x or 4.3.x releases, especially where user accounts are broadly issued. Exposure is limited to CiviCRM deployments on the affected 4.2.x and 4.3.x versions with authenticated users able to reach the Quick Search API. The bundle does not identify affected CPEs, hosting patterns, or default access controls. Treat this as a targeted remediation item for legacy CiviCRM environments. It is not marked as known exploited in the supplied data, but SQL injection against CRM data can be material if affected versions remain in production. Mitigation focus: Inventory CiviCRM versions and identify any 4.2.0-4.2.9 or 4.3.0-4.3.3 systems.; Review the official CiviCRM advisory for fixed releases and upgrade guidance.; Restrict authenticated access to CiviCRM administration and API surfaces where practical..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 14:50 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 29, 2014, 18:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://civicrm.org/advisory/civi-sa-2013-004-limited-sql-injection-quick-search-apiCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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