How severe is CVE-2018-6004?

CVE-2018-6004 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-6004 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-6004?

CVE-2018-6004 affects Techsolsystem File Download Tracker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6004?

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

When was CVE-2018-6004 published?

CVE-2018-6004 was published on 2018-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-6004

CVE-2018-6004 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Techsolsystem File Download Tracker with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Techsolsystem File Download Tracker
Published: 2018-02-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SQL Injection exists in the File Download Tracker 3.0 component for Joomla! via the dynfield[phone] or sess parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-6004?: SQL Injection exists in the File Download Tracker 3.0 component for Joomla! via the dynfield[phone] or sess parameter.
How severe is CVE-2018-6004?: CVE-2018-6004 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-6004 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-6004?: CVE-2018-6004 affects Techsolsystem File Download Tracker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6004?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-6004 published?: CVE-2018-6004 was published on 2018-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://exploit-db.com/exploits/44110

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:techsolsystem:file_download_tracker:3.0:*:*:*:*:joomla\!:*:*

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