CVE-2018-25182 Silurus Classifieds Script 2.0 SQL Injection via wcategory.php
Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL queries via the ID parameter in wcategory.php 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-2018-25182?
CVE-2018-25182 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Snowhall Silurus Classifieds Script, published on 6 Mar 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Silurus Classifieds Script 2.0 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 wcategory.php with crafted SQL payloads in the ID parameter to extract database table names and sensitive information from the database.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-25182?
How do I fix CVE-2018-25182?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-25182 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-2018-25182 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-25182 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-32f3-8mjf-7qcp.