CVE-2014-4741: SQL injection vulnerability in demo/ads.php in Artifectx xClassified 1.2 allows remote attackers to execute ar

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-4741 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting xclassified. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in demo/ads.php in Artifectx xClassified 1.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the catid parameter.

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	2.1% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2014-07-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: artifectx

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 00:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

artifectx xclassified DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison xclassified sudo apt install xclassified=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo apt-mark hold xclassified

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

dnf --showduplicates list xclassified sudo dnf downgrade xclassified-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo dnf versionlock add xclassified

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: xClassified - 'ads.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-2014-4741?

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

Is CVE-2014-4741 being exploited?

CVE-2014-4741 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-2014-4741 affect?

CVE-2014-4741 affects xclassified. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in demo/ads.php in Artifectx xClassified 1.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the catid parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2014-4741?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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