CVE-2024-43018 SQL injection in n/a
An attacker can exploit SQL injection in Piwigo's user list search to read or modify database contents.
- 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-2024-43018?
CVE-2024-43018 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Piwigo Piwigo, published on 29 Jul 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Piwigo 13.8.0 and below is vulnerable to SQL Injection in the parameters max_level and min_register. These parameters are used in ws_user_gerList function from file include\ws_functions\pwg.users.php and this same function is called by ws.php file at some point can be used for searching users in advanced way in /admin.php?page=user_list.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-43018?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Piwigo Piwigo.
How do I fix CVE-2024-43018?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-43018 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-2024-43018 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-43018 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Piwigo Piwigo
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c4c3-h4wc-4hx3.