CVE-2018-25380
CWE-89Published: May 25, 2026· Updated: May 26, 2026
Official Description
Joomla Component eXtroForms 2.1.5 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands through the filter_type_id, filter_pid_id, and filter_search parameters. Attackers can submit POST requests to the extroformfield view with malicious SQL payloads to extract sensitive database information and server data.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2018-25380 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 7.1.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2018-25380 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts