CVE-2014-9215: SQL injection vulnerability in the CheckEmail function in includes/functions.class.php in PBBoard 3.0.1 before

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-9215?

pbboard: upgrade to newer than 3.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-9215 being exploited?

CVE-2014-9215 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-2014-9215 affect?

CVE-2014-9215 affects pbboard. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in the CheckEmail function in includes/functions.class.php in PBBoard 3.0.1 before 20141128 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the email parameter in the register page to index.php. NO

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-9215?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2014-9215 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting pbboard. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in the CheckEmail function in includes/functions.class.php in PBBoard 3.0.1 before 20141128 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the email parameter in the register page to index.php. NOTE: the email parameter in the forget page vector is already covered by CVE-2012-4034.2.

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	2.3% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2014-12-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: pbboard

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-12-05 15:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pbboard pbboard UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.0.1

Fixed in: newer than 3.0.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade pbboard

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: PBBoard CMS 3.0.1 - SQL Injection

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2014-9215?

pbboard: upgrade to newer than 3.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-9215 being exploited?

CVE-2014-9215 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-2014-9215 affect?

CVE-2014-9215 affects pbboard. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in the CheckEmail function in includes/functions.class.php in PBBoard 3.0.1 before 20141128 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the email parameter in the register page to index.php. NO

How urgent is CVE-2014-9215?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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