CVE-2018-25189 Data Center Audit 2.6.2 SQL Injection via username Parameter
Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL queries via the username 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-2018-25189?
CVE-2018-25189 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Sourceforge Data Center Audit, published on 6 Mar 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Data Center Audit 2.6.2 contains an SQL injection vulnerability in the username parameter of dca_login.php that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries. Attackers can submit crafted SQL payloads through POST requests to extract sensitive database information including usernames, database names, and version details.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-25189?
How do I fix CVE-2018-25189?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-25189 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-2018-25189 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-25189 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c859-4fhj-pm8c.