CVE-2014-4194: SQL injection vulnerability in zero_transact_article.php in ZeroCMS 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arb

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-4194 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting zerocms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in zero_transact_article.php in ZeroCMS 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the article_id parameter in a Submit Comment action.

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	1.2% (top 31%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2014-07-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: aas9

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-07-09 14:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

aas9 zerocms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison zerocms sudo apt install zerocms=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold zerocms

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

dnf --showduplicates list zerocms sudo dnf downgrade zerocms-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add zerocms

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: ZeroCMS 1.0 - 'zero_transact_article.php' 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-2014-4194?

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

Is CVE-2014-4194 being exploited?

CVE-2014-4194 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-2014-4194 affect?

CVE-2014-4194 affects zerocms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in zero_transact_article.php in ZeroCMS 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the article_id parameter in a Submit Comment action.

How urgent is CVE-2014-4194?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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