Is CVE-2018-25171 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2018-25171 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2018-25171 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2018-25171 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-25171?

CVE-2018-25171 has a CVSS score of 8.2 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2018-25171

CWE-434Published: March 6, 2026· Updated: Mar 9, 2026

8.2

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.04%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:13.4th

Official Description

EdTv 2 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the 'id' parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to the admin/edit_source endpoint with crafted SQL UNION statements to extract database information including schema names, user credentials, and version details.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-25171 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 8.2.