CVE-2014-10023: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in TopicsViewer 3.0 Beta 1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary

This month

HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-10023 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting topicsviewer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in TopicsViewer 3.0 Beta 1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter to (1) edit_block.php, (2) edit_cat.php, (3) edit_note.php, or (4) rmv_topic.php in admincp/.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.3% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2015-01-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: topicsviewer

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-01-13 11:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

topicsviewer topicsviewer DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0 beta1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy topicsviewer || rpm -q topicsviewer || topicsviewer --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison topicsviewer sudo apt install topicsviewer=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo apt-mark hold topicsviewer

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list topicsviewer sudo dnf downgrade topicsviewer-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add topicsviewer

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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: TopicsViewer 3.0 Beta 1 - Multiple Vulnerabilities

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2014-10023?

topicsviewer: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-10023 being exploited?

CVE-2014-10023 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-2014-10023 affect?

CVE-2014-10023 affects topicsviewer. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in TopicsViewer 3.0 Beta 1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter to (1) edit_block.php, (2) edit_cat.php, (3) edit_note.php, or (4) rmv_topic.php in admincp/.

How urgent is CVE-2014-10023?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

References

← Back to latest CVEs