CVE-2025-25226 [20250401] - Joomla Framework - SQL injection vulnerability in quoteNameStr method of Database package
SQL injection in Joomla Framework's quoteNameStr method allows attackers to manipulate database queries if custom classes use this protected method.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2025-25226?
CVE-2025-25226 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Joomla Joomla\!, published on 8 Apr 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improper handling of identifiers lead to a SQL injection vulnerability in the quoteNameStr method of the database package. Please note: the affected method is a protected method. It has no usages in the original packages in neither the 2.x nor 3.x branch and therefore the vulnerability in question can not be exploited when using the original database class. However, classes extending the affected class might be affected, if the vulnerable method is used.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-25226?
5 open source packages ship an affected version, including joomla/database and joomla. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
joomla/database Packagist | From 1.0.0 | 2.2.0 |
joomla/database Packagist | From 1.0.0 | 2.2.0 |
joomla/database Packagist | From 3.0.0 | 3.4.0 |
joomla/database Packagist | From 3.0.0 | 3.4.0 |
joomla Bitnami | From 1.0.0 | 5.0.3 |
Products include Joomla Joomla\!.
How do I fix CVE-2025-25226?
Upgrade joomla/database to a fixed version for your release line: 2.2.0 or 3.4.0.
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-2025-25226 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-25226 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as BIT-joomla-2025-25226, GHSA-44v2-prcf-pc3m.