CVE-2014-5097

ArticleFR < 3.0.4 - SQL Injection via rate.php id Parameter

Title source: llm

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2014-5097. PoCs published by High-Tech Bridge.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates an SQL injection vulnerability in ArticleFR 3.0.4. The PoC uses a UNION-based SQLi to read arbitrary files from the server via the `load_file` function, leveraging unsanitized input in the `id` parameter of `rate.php`.

Description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Free Reprintables ArticleFR 3.0.4 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in a (1) get or (2) set action to rate.php.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED

by High-Tech Bridge · textwebappsphp

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39289

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This exploit demonstrates an SQL injection vulnerability in ArticleFR 3.0.4. The PoC uses a UNION-based SQLi to read arbitrary files from the server via the `load_file` function, leveraging unsanitized input in the `id` parameter of `rate.php`.

Classification

Working Poc 90%

Attack Type

Sqli

Complexity

Trivial

Reliability

Reliable

Target: ArticleFR 3.0.4

No auth needed

Prerequisites: Target application must be running ArticleFR 3.0.4 or earlier · The `load_file` function must be enabled in the MySQL configuration · The attacker must be able to reach the `rate.php` endpoint

MITRE ATT&CK

T1189 - Drive-by Compromise T1505 - Server Software Component

devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →