CVE-2011-2944: SQL injection vulnerability in login.php in MegaLab The Uploader before 2.0.5 allows remote attackers to execu

Q: How do I fix CVE-2011-2944?

the uploader: upgrade to newer than 2.0.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2011-2944 being exploited?

CVE-2011-2944 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2011-2944 affect?

CVE-2011-2944 affects the uploader. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in login.php in MegaLab The Uploader before 2.0.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the username parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2011-2944?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2011-2944 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting the uploader. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in login.php in MegaLab The Uploader before 2.0.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the username parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.7% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2014-08-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: megalab

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-08-12 20:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

megalab the uploader UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.0.4

Fixed in: newer than 2.0.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy the-uploader || rpm -q the-uploader || the-uploader --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.0.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade the-uploader

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade the-uploader

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: The Uploader 2.0.4 (English/Italian) - Arbitrary File Upload / Remote Code Execution (Metasploit)

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2011-2944?

the uploader: upgrade to newer than 2.0.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2011-2944 being exploited?

CVE-2011-2944 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2011-2944 affect?

CVE-2011-2944 affects the uploader. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in login.php in MegaLab The Uploader before 2.0.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the username parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2011-2944?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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