CVE-2025-41018 SQL injection vulnerability in Sergestec's Exito

Critical 9.3 Published 16 Oct 2025 Updated 16 Oct 2025

An attacker can retrieve, create, update, and delete databases via SQL injection in the cat parameter of public.php.

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-2025-41018?

CVE-2025-41018 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Sergestec Exito, published on 16 Oct 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection in Sergestec's Exito v8.0. This vulnerability allows an attacker to retrieve, create, update, and delete databases through the 'cat' parameter in '/public.php'.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-41018?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sergestec Exito.

How do I fix CVE-2025-41018?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-41018 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-2025-41018 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-41018 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p6mh-r28g-g8rv.