CVE-2018-25330 Joomla! EkRishta 2.10 Persistent XSS and SQL Injection
Attackers can inject SQL and scripts into EkRishta profile fields to execute code and read database data.
- 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-2018-25330?
CVE-2018-25330 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Joomlaextensions Joomla! extension EkRishta, published on 17 May 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Joomla! extension EkRishta 2.10 contains persistent cross-site scripting and SQL injection vulnerabilities that allow attackers to inject malicious code through profile fields and POST parameters. Attackers can inject script payloads in profile information fields like Address that execute when users visit the profile, or submit SQL injection payloads via the phone_no parameter to the user_setting endpoint to manipulate database queries.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-25330?
How do I fix CVE-2018-25330?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-25330 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-2018-25330 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-25330 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8g35-6gf9-rwcg.