Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Rmedia SMS 1.0 has an unauthenticated SQL injection flaw that can let an internet attacker read database information. This matters if the product stores student, customer, credential, or operational data. Public exploit information exists, but the supplied sources do not show confirmed active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority if Rmedia SMS 1.0 is present. The issue can expose database contents without login, and public exploit information is available. Prioritize discovery, access restriction, and vendor-supported remediation.
Technical view
CVE-2018-25173 is CWE-89 SQL injection in Rmedia SMS 1.0 through the gid parameter of editgrp.php. It is network-accessible, requires no privileges or user interaction, and is rated CVSS 4.0 8.8. Sources describe database schema and sensitive data extraction through crafted GET requests.
Likely exposure
Organizations are exposed if Rmedia SMS 1.0 is deployed, especially if editgrp.php is reachable from the internet or untrusted networks. The source bundle identifies only version 1.0 as affected.
Exploitation context
ExploitDB and VulnCheck list public exploit/advisory information. The CVE is not marked KEV in the supplied data, so active exploitation is not confirmed here. No authentication requirement increases practical risk.
Researcher notes
The record names Rmedia SMS 1.0 only. The supplied sources do not identify a patch version or vendor advisory. Avoid assuming broader product impact. Public exploit material exists, but KEV status is false in the provided bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Identify whether Rmedia SMS 1.0 is in use anywhere.
- Check vendor or maintainer guidance for an official fix or supported upgrade.
- Restrict external access to Rmedia SMS until remediation is confirmed.
- Place the application behind authentication, VPN, or trusted network controls where feasible.
- Review whether the product should be retired if no supported fix exists.
Validation and detection
- Inventory web applications for Rmedia SMS 1.0.
- Confirm whether editgrp.php is reachable from untrusted networks.
- Review access logs for suspicious gid parameter activity.
- Check database logs for unexpected schema enumeration or abnormal query errors.
- Validate remediation by confirming exposure is removed or vendor guidance is applied.
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
- 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-45855CVE reference · exploit
- VulnCheck Advisory: Rmedia SMS 1.0 SQL Injection via editgrp.phpCVE reference · third-party-advisory
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CWE details
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