CVE-2014-9440: SQL injection vulnerability in browse.php in phpMyRecipes 1.2.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary S

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-9440 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting phpmyrecipes. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in browse.php in phpMyRecipes 1.2.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the category 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	2.3% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2015-01-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: phpmyrecipes project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-01-02 19:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

phpmyrecipes project phpmyrecipes DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phpmyrecipes sudo apt install phpmyrecipes=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.2> sudo apt-mark hold phpmyrecipes

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

dnf --showduplicates list phpmyrecipes sudo dnf downgrade phpmyrecipes-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.2> sudo dnf versionlock add phpmyrecipes

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: PHPMyRecipes 1.2.2 - 'browse.php?category' 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-2014-9440?

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

Is CVE-2014-9440 being exploited?

CVE-2014-9440 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-2014-9440 affect?

CVE-2014-9440 affects phpmyrecipes. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in browse.php in phpMyRecipes 1.2.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the category parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2014-9440?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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