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CVE-2014-2323 is an SQL injection vulnerability in lighttpd versions before 1.4.35 when the MySQL-backed virtual-host module is used. Insufficient handling of the HTTP Host header during hostname validation permits attacker-controlled host-name data to reach SQL query construction, enabling arbitrary SQL commands through a crafted request.
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This repository provides a proof-of-concept (POC) environment and exploit scripts for the Lighttpd vulnerabilities CVE-2014-2323 (SQL injection) and CVE-2014-2324 (path traversal) in the mod_mysql_vhost module. The structure includes Dockerfiles and scripts to set up vulnerable and patched Lighttpd instances, MySQL initialization scripts, and several bash scripts (exploit1.sh to exploit4.sh) that demonstrate exploitation via crafted Host headers in HTTP requests. The main attack vector is network-based, targeting the HTTP service on port 80. The exploits leverage improper validation and escaping of the Host header, allowing attackers to inject SQL commands or traverse directories by manipulating the Host value. The repository also contains the vulnerable C source code for mod_mysql_vhost and request handling, as well as the corresponding patches. The environment is designed for demonstration and educational purposes, showing both exploitation and remediation steps.
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