CVE-2018-25170 DoceboLMS 1.2 SQL Injection via lesson.php
Unauthenticated attackers can inject SQL code via lesson.php parameters to extract sensitive database information from DoceboLMS.
- 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-2018-25170?
CVE-2018-25170 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Spaghettilearning DoceboLMS, published on 6 Mar 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
DoceboLMS 1.2 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting SQL code through the id, idC, and idU parameters. Attackers can send GET requests to the lesson.php endpoint with malicious SQL payloads to extract sensitive database information.
Weakness: CWE-352
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-25170?
How do I fix CVE-2018-25170?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-25170 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-2018-25170 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-25170 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m4h5-jmjx-wc5r.