CVE-2018-25163 BitZoom 1.0 SQL Injection via rollno Parameter

High 8.8 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL queries via the rollno and username parameters to extract database information.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2018-25163?

CVE-2018-25163 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in BitZoom, published on 6 Mar 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

BitZoom 1.0 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the rollno and username parameters in forgot.php and login.php. Attackers can submit crafted POST requests with SQL UNION statements to extract database schema information and table contents from the application database.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-25163?

How do I fix CVE-2018-25163?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-25163 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2018-25163 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-25163 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2p4h-vppg-wjv6.

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