CVE-2018-25351
CVE-2018-25351 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
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
- CVSS v4: 8.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2018-21873
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Joomla! Component EkRishta 2.10 contains an error-based SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code into the username parameter. Attackers can submit POST requests to the login endpoint with SQL injection payloads in the username field to extract database information including user credentials and system details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-25351?
- Joomla! Component EkRishta 2.10 contains an error-based SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code into the username parameter. Attackers can submit POST requests to the login endpoint with SQL injection payloads in the username field to extract database information including user credentials and system details.
- How severe is CVE-2018-25351?
- CVE-2018-25351 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-2018-25351 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-25351?
- 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-2018-25351 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2018-25351 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2018-21873.
- When was CVE-2018-25351 published?
- CVE-2018-25351 was published on 2026-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://extensions.joomla.org/extension/ek-rishta/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44877
- https://www.joomlaextensions.co.in/
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/joomla-component-ekrishta-sql-injection-via-username
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