CVE-2018-25209 OpenBiz Cubi Lite 3.0.8 SQL Injection via username Parameter
Unauthenticated attackers can exploit SQL injection in the login form to extract database information or bypass authentication in OpenBiz Cubi Lite.
- 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-2018-25209?
CVE-2018-25209 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Sourceforge OpenBiz Cubi Lite, published on 26 Mar 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
OpenBiz Cubi Lite 3.0.8 contains a SQL injection vulnerability in the login form that allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate database queries through the username parameter. Attackers can submit POST requests to /bin/controller.php with malicious SQL code in the username field to extract sensitive database information or bypass authentication.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-25209?
How do I fix CVE-2018-25209?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-25209 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-2018-25209 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-25209 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-85vx-gmj9-6wff.