CVE-2014-2540: SQL injection vulnerability in OrbitScripts Orbit Open Ad Server before 1.1.1 allows remote attackers to execu

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-2540?

orbit open ad server: upgrade to newer than 1.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-2540 being exploited?

CVE-2014-2540 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-2014-2540 affect?

CVE-2014-2540 affects orbit open ad server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in OrbitScripts Orbit Open Ad Server before 1.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the site_directory_sort_field parameter to guest/site_directory.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-2540?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2014-2540 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting orbit open ad server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in OrbitScripts Orbit Open Ad Server before 1.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the site_directory_sort_field parameter to guest/site_directory.

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	1.2% (top 31%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2014-04-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: orbitscripts

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-04-11 14:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

orbitscripts orbit open ad server UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.1.0

Fixed in: newer than 1.1.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy orbit-open-ad-server || rpm -q orbit-open-ad-server || orbit-open-ad-server --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade orbit-open-ad-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade orbit-open-ad-server

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: Orbit Open Ad Server 1.1.0 - SQL Injection

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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-2014-2540?

orbit open ad server: upgrade to newer than 1.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-2540 being exploited?

CVE-2014-2540 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-2014-2540 affect?

CVE-2014-2540 affects orbit open ad server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in OrbitScripts Orbit Open Ad Server before 1.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the site_directory_sort_field parameter to guest/site_directory.

How urgent is CVE-2014-2540?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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