CVE-2018-25338

CVE-2018-25338 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-89.

Key facts

Description

Zechat 1.5 contains a SQL injection vulnerability in the hashtag parameter that allows unauthenticated attackers to extract database information using union-based techniques. Attackers can exploit the hashtag parameter with union-based payloads to retrieve table and column names.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-25338?
Zechat 1.5 contains a SQL injection vulnerability in the hashtag parameter that allows unauthenticated attackers to extract database information using union-based techniques. Attackers can exploit the hashtag parameter with union-based payloads to retrieve table and column names.
How severe is CVE-2018-25338?
CVE-2018-25338 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-2018-25338 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-25338?
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-2018-25338 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2018-25338 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2018-21859.
When was CVE-2018-25338 published?
CVE-2018-25338 was published on 2026-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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