CVE-2018-25382 Zechat 1.5 SQL Injection via uname Parameter
Unauthenticated attackers can extract sensitive database information via SQL injection in the uname parameter of Zechat.
- 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-2018-25382?
CVE-2018-25382 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Bylancer Zechat, published on 29 May 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Zechat 1.5 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to extract database information by injecting SQL code through the uname parameter. Attackers can send crafted requests to profile.php with UNION-based SQL injection payloads to retrieve table names, column names, and sensitive data from the information_schema database.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-25382?
How do I fix CVE-2018-25382?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-25382 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-2018-25382 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-25382 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g3jh-2c96-x65c.