Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
EdTv 2.0 has a high-risk SQL injection flaw in an unauthenticated web request parameter. If an affected instance is reachable, an attacker may query the backend database and expose sensitive information such as schema details, credentials, and version data. No CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation is provided in the sources.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority exposure review if EdTv 2.0 is in use. The main business risk is database information disclosure through a remotely reachable, unauthenticated web flaw. Prioritize internet-facing systems first.
Technical view
CVE-2018-25171 affects EdTv 2.0. The reported issue is SQL injection through the id parameter at the admin/edit_source endpoint, reachable without authentication. The CVSS 4.0 score is 8.8, driven by network access, low attack complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, and high confidentiality impact.
Likely exposure
Organizations running EdTv 2.0 with the affected web endpoint exposed to users or the internet are the likely exposure group. The sources do not identify other affected versions, hosted services, or specific deployment patterns.
Exploitation context
A public ExploitDB entry is referenced, indicating exploit information is publicly available. The provided sources do not state active exploitation, and the CVE is not listed as CISA KEV in the source bundle.
Researcher notes
The bundle describes SQL injection, but lists CWE-434, which normally maps to unrestricted file upload; this appears inconsistent. No vendor patch, fixed version, or official mitigation is named in the supplied sources. Avoid assuming broader version impact beyond EdTv 2.0.
Mitigation direction
- Identify whether EdTv 2.0 is deployed in your environment.
- Check vendor or project guidance for an official fix or upgrade path.
- Remove affected EdTv instances from internet exposure where possible.
- Restrict access to administrative endpoints using network controls.
- Monitor application and database logs for suspicious id parameter activity.
Validation and detection
- Inventory web applications for EdTv 2.0 instances.
- Confirm whether admin/edit_source is reachable from untrusted networks.
- Review logs for abnormal requests targeting the id parameter.
- Use authorized, non-invasive vulnerability scanning to confirm exposure.
- Verify compensating controls block unauthenticated access to the endpoint.
Public sources used
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ATT&CK lookup starting points
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CWE-434: File access and web shell behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupDatabase behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-45849CVE reference · exploit
- VulnCheck Advisory: EdTv 2 SQL Injection via id ParameterCVE reference · third-party-advisory
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CWE details
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Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.