CVE-2018-25381 Joomla Responsive Portfolio 1.6.1 SQL Injection via filter parameters
Authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via filter parameters to extract sensitive database information from the Joomla Responsive Portfolio plugin.
- 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-2018-25381?
CVE-2018-25381 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Extro Responsive Portfolio, published on 25 May 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Joomla Responsive Portfolio 1.6.1 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands through multiple filter parameters. Attackers can inject malicious SQL code via the filter_type_id, filter_pid_id, and filter_search parameters in POST requests to extract sensitive database information including credentials and server details.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-25381?
How do I fix CVE-2018-25381?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-25381 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-2018-25381 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-25381 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hrjv-472v-7gw8.