CVE-2014-7257: SQL injection vulnerability in DBD::PgPP 0.05 and earlier

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-7257?

\: upgrade to newer than 0.05. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-7257 being exploited?

CVE-2014-7257 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-2014-7257 affect?

CVE-2014-7257 affects \. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). SQL injection vulnerability in DBD::PgPP 0.05 and earlier

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-7257?

Priority 58/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2014-7257 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting \. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in DBD::PgPP 0.05 and earlier

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2019-12-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): JPCERT/CC · Vendor: dbd\

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-12-11 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dbd\ \ UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.05

Fixed in: newer than 0.05

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.05 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2014-7257?

\: upgrade to newer than 0.05. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-7257 being exploited?

CVE-2014-7257 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-2014-7257 affect?

CVE-2014-7257 affects \. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). SQL injection vulnerability in DBD::PgPP 0.05 and earlier

How urgent is CVE-2014-7257?

Priority 58/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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