CVE-2018-25179 Gumbo CMS 0.99 SQL Injection via settings endpoint
Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL queries via the language parameter in the settings endpoint 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-2018-25179?
CVE-2018-25179 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Gumbo-Cms Gumbo CMS, published on 6 Mar 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Gumbo CMS 0.99 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the language parameter. Attackers can send POST requests to the settings endpoint with crafted SQL payloads in the language parameter to extract sensitive database information including usernames, databases, and version details.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-25179?
How do I fix CVE-2018-25179?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-25179 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-2018-25179 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-25179 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h398-hg8g-8h2w.