CVE-2018-25398 The Open ISES Project 3.30A SQL Injection via main.php
Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL queries via the frm_passwd parameter in main.php to extract sensitive database information.
- 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-2018-25398?
CVE-2018-25398 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Open ISES Project, published on 29 May 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Open ISES Project 3.30A contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the frm_passwd parameter. Attackers can send POST requests to main.php with crafted SQL payloads to extract sensitive database information including usernames, database names, and version details.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-25398?
How do I fix CVE-2018-25398?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-25398 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-2018-25398 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-25398 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-68p6-q599-54gq.