CVE-2018-25381
CWE-89Published: May 25, 2026· Updated: May 26, 2026
Official Description
Joomla Responsive Portfolio 1.6.1 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands through multiple filter parameters. Attackers can inject malicious SQL code via the filter_type_id, filter_pid_id, and filter_search parameters in POST requests to extract sensitive database information including credentials and server details.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2018-25381 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-2018-25381 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts