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Plain-English summary
This flaw affects simple_php_link_shortener and allows SQL injection through a link identifier handled by index.php. A successful attack could expose, alter, or disrupt limited database data. Public sources name a patch commit, but do not identify exact affected versions. There is no KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation if this application is deployed on shared, internal, or customer-accessible networks. Business urgency is moderate because SQL injection can affect data integrity and availability, but current sources show adjacent-network and low-privilege requirements with no confirmed active exploitation.
Technical view
CVE-2018-25057 is CWE-89 SQL injection involving manipulation of $link["id"] in index.php. CVSS 3.1 is 5.5 with adjacent-network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to deployments of simple_php_link_shortener that include the vulnerable index.php behavior and are reachable by an adjacent-network, low-privileged actor. The source bundle does not provide affected version ranges, package identifiers, or deployment prevalence.
Exploitation context
VulDB classifies the issue as critical, while the supplied CVSS score is medium. The bundle does not include exploit code, real-world exploitation evidence, or a CISA KEV listing. Treat exploitability as plausible but not confirmed in the wild.
Researcher notes
Key evidence is sparse: the vulnerable function is unnamed, affected versions are not listed, and the patch is identified only by commit hash. Validate against the patch diff and local code rather than assuming all forks or all deployments are affected.
Mitigation direction
- Apply patch commit b26ac6480761635ed94ccb0222ba6b732de6e53f where applicable.
- Check upstream project guidance for any maintained release or additional fix notes.
- Restrict access to affected deployments to trusted networks and users.
- Review database permissions used by the application for least privilege.
Validation and detection
- Inventory any use of simple_php_link_shortener in internal or hosted environments.
- Confirm deployed code includes patch commit b26ac6480761635ed94ccb0222ba6b732de6e53f or equivalent remediation.
- Review index.php handling of link identifiers for parameterized database access.
- Check application and database logs for suspicious link identifier activity.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L2.13.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://vuldb.com/?id.216996CVE reference · vdb-entry, technical-description
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.216996CVE reference · signature, permissions-required
- https://github.com/mikebharris/simple_php_link_shortener/commit/b26ac6480761635ed94ccb0222ba6b732de6e53fCVE reference · patch
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.