How severe is CVE-2018-25171?

CVE-2018-25171 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-25171 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-25171?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2018-25171 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2018-25171 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2018-21626.

When was CVE-2018-25171 published?

CVE-2018-25171 was published on 2026-03-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-25171

CVE-2018-25171 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
CVSS v4: 8.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2018-21626
Weakness: CWE-434
Published: 2026-03-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

EdTv 2 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the 'id' parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to the admin/edit_source endpoint with crafted SQL UNION statements to extract database information including schema names, user credentials, and version details.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-25171?: EdTv 2 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the 'id' parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to the admin/edit_source endpoint with crafted SQL UNION statements to extract database information including schema names, user credentials, and version details.
How severe is CVE-2018-25171?: CVE-2018-25171 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-25171 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-25171?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2018-25171 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2018-25171 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2018-21626.
When was CVE-2018-25171 published?: CVE-2018-25171 was published on 2026-03-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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