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Plain-English summary
Piwigo sites using the Piwigo-Guest-Book plugin versions 1.0 through 1.3 may allow SQL injection through the guestbook navigation start parameter. The issue can expose or alter limited data and may affect availability. The cited fix is version 1.3.1.
Executive priority
Treat this as a targeted moderate-priority cleanup for Piwigo sites using the guestbook plugin. It has a named fixed release, but no supplied evidence of active exploitation. Prioritize externally reachable or business-critical gallery sites first.
Technical view
CVE-2014-125053 is a CWE-89 SQL injection in Piwigo-Guest-Book include/guestbook.inc.php, affecting the Navigation Bar component. Sources identify manipulation of the start argument as the trigger. CVSS 3.1 is 5.5 with AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to environments running Piwigo with Piwigo-Guest-Book versions 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 installed and reachable. The source CVSS indicates adjacent attack vector and low privileges, so do not assume unauthenticated internet-wide exposure from the bundle alone.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not cite CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. VulDB describes the issue and permissions requirement, but the supplied evidence only supports vulnerability existence and an available fix, not confirmed real-world exploitation.
Researcher notes
The public bundle identifies affected versions and a fixing commit, but affected code details are sparse. Do not broaden scope beyond Piwigo-Guest-Book 1.0-1.3 without additional evidence. Confirm exploitability against local configuration only through authorized, non-destructive testing.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Piwigo-Guest-Book to version 1.3.1.
- Verify the deployed plugin includes patch 0cdd1c388edf15089c3a7541cefe7756e560581d.
- If upgrade timing is blocked, check current vendor guidance before applying compensating controls.
- Prioritize systems where the guestbook component is enabled and accessible.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Piwigo instances for installed Piwigo-Guest-Book plugin versions.
- Confirm no deployments remain on versions 1.0 through 1.3.
- Review guestbook access logs for unusual navigation requests involving the start parameter.
- Validate patched code is present in include/guestbook.inc.php.
Public sources used
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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: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.217582CVE reference · vdb-entry, technical-description
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.217582CVE reference · signature, permissions-required
- https://github.com/Piwigo/Piwigo-Guest-Book/commit/0cdd1c388edf15089c3a7541cefe7756e560581dCVE reference · patch
- https://github.com/Piwigo/Piwigo-Guest-Book/releases/tag/1.3.1CVE reference · patch
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.