CVE-2014-3871: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in register.php in Geodesic Solutions GeoCore MAX 7.3.3 (formerly GeoCl

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-3871 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting geocore max. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in register.php in Geodesic Solutions GeoCore MAX 7.3.3 (formerly GeoClassifieds and GeoAuctions) allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) c[password] or (2) c[username] parameter. NOTE: the b parameter to index.php vector is already covered by CVE-2006-3823.

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	2.6% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2014-05-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: geodesicsolutions

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-05-27 13:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

geodesicsolutions geocore max DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.3.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.3.3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy geocore-max || rpm -q geocore-max || geocore-max --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.3.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison geocore-max sudo apt install geocore-max=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.3.3> sudo apt-mark hold geocore-max

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

dnf --showduplicates list geocore-max sudo dnf downgrade geocore-max-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.3.3> sudo dnf versionlock add geocore-max

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: GeoCore MAX DB Ver. 7.3.3 - Blind 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-2014-3871?

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

Is CVE-2014-3871 being exploited?

CVE-2014-3871 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-2014-3871 affect?

CVE-2014-3871 affects geocore max. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in register.php in Geodesic Solutions GeoCore MAX 7.3.3 (formerly GeoClassifieds and GeoAuctions) allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) c[password] or (2) c[username] par

How urgent is CVE-2014-3871?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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