CVE-2018-25197 PlayJoom 0.10.1 SQL Injection via catid Parameter
Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL queries via the catid parameter to extract sensitive database information from PlayJoom.
- 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-2018-25197?
CVE-2018-25197 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in PlayJoom, published on 6 Mar 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
PlayJoom 0.10.1 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the catid parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to index.php with option=com_playjoom&view=genre&catid=[SQL] to extract sensitive database information including usernames, databases, and version details.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-25197?
How do I fix CVE-2018-25197?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-25197 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-2018-25197 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-25197 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wm3j-hx7p-jg7q.