CVE-2014-1854: SQL injection vulnerability in library/clicktracker.php in the AdRotate Pro plugin 3.9 through 3.9.5 and AdRot

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-1854 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting adrotate. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in library/clicktracker.php in the AdRotate Pro plugin 3.9 through 3.9.5 and AdRotate Free plugin 3.9 through 3.9.4 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the track parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	5.7% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2014-02-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: adrotateplugin

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-02-27 15:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

adrotateplugin adrotate DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.9. · 3.9.1 · 3.9.2 · 3.9.3 · 3.9.4 · 3.9.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.9.

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.9. (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison adrotate sudo apt install adrotate=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.9.> sudo apt-mark hold adrotate

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

dnf --showduplicates list adrotate sudo dnf downgrade adrotate-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.9.> sudo dnf versionlock add adrotate

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: WordPress Plugin AdRotate 3.9.4 - 'clicktracker.ph?track' SQL Injection

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-2014-1854?

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

Is CVE-2014-1854 being exploited?

CVE-2014-1854 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-2014-1854 affect?

CVE-2014-1854 affects adrotate. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in library/clicktracker.php in the AdRotate Pro plugin 3.9 through 3.9.5 and AdRotate Free plugin 3.9 through 3.9.4 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the track parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2014-1854?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

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References

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