CVE-2018-25380 Joomla Component eXtroForms 2.1.5 SQL Injection via filter parameters
Authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via filter parameters in the eXtroForms component to extract sensitive database information.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-25380?
CVE-2018-25380 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in eXtroForms, published on 25 May 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Joomla Component eXtroForms 2.1.5 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands through the filter_type_id, filter_pid_id, and filter_search parameters. Attackers can submit POST requests to the extroformfield view with malicious SQL payloads to extract sensitive database information and server data.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-25380?
How do I fix CVE-2018-25380?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-25380 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-2018-25380 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-25380 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q672-h346-9rqq.