CVE-2014-2023

CRITICAL

Tapatalk plugin <4.9.0, 5.x-5.2.1 - SQL Injection

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2014-2023. PoCs published by tintinweb.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This Python script exploits a time-based blind SQL injection vulnerability in Tapatalk plugin versions <= 5.2.1 via the `unsubscribe_topic` or `unsubscribe_forum` XML-RPC methods. It includes functionality for detecting vulnerable installations and brute-forcing data extraction.

Description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the Tapatalk plugin 4.9.0 and earlier and 5.x through 5.2.1 for vBulletin allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a crafted xmlrpc API request to (1) unsubscribe_forum.php or (2) unsubscribe_topic.php in mobiquo/functions/.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC
by tintinweb · pythonwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/35102

This Python script exploits a time-based blind SQL injection vulnerability in Tapatalk plugin versions <= 5.2.1 via the `unsubscribe_topic` or `unsubscribe_forum` XML-RPC methods. It includes functionality for detecting vulnerable installations and brute-forcing data extraction.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Sqli
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Tapatalk plugin for forums (versions <= 5.2.1)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Target must have Tapatalk plugin installed and accessible · XML-RPC interface must be exposed
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →

References (5)

Core 5
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70418
Mailing List, Third Party Advisory mailing-list x_refsource_fulldisc
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Oct/57
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/35102

Scores

CVSS v3 9.8
EPSS 0.0415
EPSS Percentile 89.5%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-89
Status published
Products (45)
tapatalk/tapatalk 1.0.0
tapatalk/tapatalk 1.0.1
tapatalk/tapatalk 1.0.2
tapatalk/tapatalk 1.1.0
tapatalk/tapatalk 1.1.1
tapatalk/tapatalk 1.1.2
tapatalk/tapatalk 1.2.0
tapatalk/tapatalk 1.2.1
tapatalk/tapatalk 1.2.3
tapatalk/tapatalk 1.2.6
... and 35 more
Published Oct 26, 2017
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026