How severe is CVE-2018-6396?

CVE-2018-6396 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-2018-6396 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 24% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-6396?

CVE-2018-6396 affects Google Map Landkarten Project Google Map Landkarten. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6396?

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-2018-6396 published?

CVE-2018-6396 was published on 2018-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-6396

CVE-2018-6396 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Google Map Landkarten Project Google Map Landkarten with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 24% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. 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: 24% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Google Map Landkarten Project Google Map Landkarten
Published: 2018-02-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SQL Injection exists in the Google Map Landkarten through 4.2.3 component for Joomla! via the cid or id parameter in a layout=form_markers action, or the map parameter in a layout=default action.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-6396?: SQL Injection exists in the Google Map Landkarten through 4.2.3 component for Joomla! via the cid or id parameter in a layout=form_markers action, or the map parameter in a layout=default action.
How severe is CVE-2018-6396?: CVE-2018-6396 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-2018-6396 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 24% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-6396?: CVE-2018-6396 affects Google Map Landkarten Project Google Map Landkarten. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6396?: 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-2018-6396 published?: CVE-2018-6396 was published on 2018-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:google_map_landkarten_project:google_map_landkarten:*:*:*:*:*:joomla\!:*:*

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