Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2014-125046 is a SQL injection issue in Seiji42 cub-scout-tracker. A user with some access on an adjacent network could potentially affect database confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The published details are sparse, but a specific patch commit is identified.
Executive priority
Treat as a targeted remediation item, not an emergency, unless this application stores sensitive member data or is accessible to untrusted users. Patch and verify during the next security maintenance cycle.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-89 SQL injection affecting an unspecified part of databaseAccessFunctions.js in Seiji42 cub-scout-tracker. CVSS 3.1 is 5.5 with adjacent-network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and limited CIA impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to organizations running Seiji42 cub-scout-tracker. Affected versions are not specified, and no CPEs are provided. Systems are higher priority if the application is reachable by untrusted local, campus, or partner-network users.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show active exploitation, and KEV status is false. VulDB classifies the issue as critical, while the CVE CVSS score is medium. No exploit procedure is needed to assess exposure.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited: the bundle names the affected file and patch, but not vulnerable versions, exact code path, or public exploit status. Avoid broad product assumptions. Validate exposure by source review and deployment inventory.
Mitigation direction
- Apply patch commit b4bc1a328b1f59437db159f9d136d9ed15707e31 where applicable.
- Check vendor or repository guidance for any later fixes or release notes.
- Restrict application access to trusted users and networks until patched.
- Review database account permissions used by the application.
- Back up the database before applying application changes.
Validation and detection
- Inventory any cub-scout-tracker deployments or forks in use.
- Confirm whether databaseAccessFunctions.js is present in deployed source.
- Verify the identified patch commit or equivalent changes are applied.
- Check application and database logs for unusual query errors or data changes.
- Confirm no unsupported fork has reintroduced unsafe SQL handling.
Public sources used
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CWE-89: Database access and collection lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L2.13.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://vuldb.com/?id.217551CVE reference · vdb-entry, technical-description
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.217551CVE reference · signature, permissions-required
- https://github.com/Seiji42/cub-scout-tracker/commit/b4bc1a328b1f59437db159f9d136d9ed15707e31CVE reference · patch
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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