Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Galaxy Forces MMORPG 0.5.8 has a SQL injection flaw in ads.php that can let a logged-in attacker read sensitive database information. This is mainly urgent for organizations still running this specific game software version, especially if exposed to the internet.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation if this software is deployed and reachable by users. The main business risk is database exposure from a low-complexity authenticated attack. If the product is not present, no direct action is needed beyond asset confirmation.
Technical view
CVE-2018-25165 is CWE-89 SQL injection through the type parameter in ads.php. The CVSS 4.0 score is 7.1, with network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, and no user interaction. Reported impact emphasizes high confidentiality loss and limited integrity impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to Galaxy Forces MMORPG version 0.5.8. Risk is higher where the application is internet-accessible and permits user login or account creation. No other affected versions are identified in the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The source bundle references ExploitDB-45864, indicating public exploit information exists. The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided data, and no cited source confirms active exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
The available sources identify the vulnerable endpoint and parameter but do not provide a named vendor patch or fixed version. Treat remediation guidance as dependent on vendor or project updates. Avoid assuming broader product impact beyond version 0.5.8.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any deployed Galaxy Forces MMORPG 0.5.8 instances.
- Check vendor or project guidance for patches, upgrades, or secure configuration advice.
- Restrict access to the application if it cannot be remediated quickly.
- Review database account privileges used by the application.
- Monitor application and database logs for suspicious ads.php activity.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Galaxy Forces MMORPG 0.5.8 is present in the environment.
- Verify whether ads.php is reachable by authenticated users.
- Review source or vendor guidance for input validation around the type parameter.
- Check logs for unusual database errors or abnormal requests to ads.php.
- Confirm database permissions follow least-privilege principles.
Public sources used
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CWE-89: Database access and collection lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.1 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
7.1HighVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-45864CVE reference · exploit
- VulnCheck Advisory: Galaxy Forces MMORPG 0.5.8 SQL Injection via ads.phpCVE reference · third-party-advisory
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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.