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CVE-2014-5458 is a SQL injection flaw in php-sqrl. A remote attacker could manipulate the message parameter processed by sqrl_verify.php to run arbitrary SQL against the backing database. Business risk depends on whether this old php-sqrl implementation is deployed and internet-exposed. Exposure is likely limited to systems that deployed php-sqrl and expose sqrl_verify.php or derived SQRL verification code to remote users. Prioritize confirmation of exposure. If php-sqrl is deployed on a public application, treat this as urgent because SQL injection can affect database confidentiality and integrity. Mitigation focus: Inventory applications for php-sqrl, sqrl_verify.php, or copied SQRL verification code.; Check the GitHub issue and repository guidance before assuming a fixed version exists.; Remove or disable exposed vulnerable php-sqrl endpoints if they are unused..
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- https://github.com/geir54/php-sqrl/issues/4CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://github.com/geir54/php-sqrl/blob/0fa574520a1843a33a84c3985f934e84af6f2042/sqrl_verify.php#L39-59CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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