CVE-2018-25171 EdTv 2 SQL Injection via id Parameter
Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL queries via the id parameter to extract sensitive 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-2018-25171?
CVE-2018-25171 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in EdTv, published on 6 Mar 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
EdTv 2 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the 'id' parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to the admin/edit_source endpoint with crafted SQL UNION statements to extract database information including schema names, user credentials, and version details.
Weakness: CWE-434
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-25171?
How do I fix CVE-2018-25171?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-25171 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-2018-25171 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-25171 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gqrw-cj69-gmgp.