Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2018-25180 affects Salzertechnologies Maitra 1.7.2. An authenticated user can abuse mail-tracking features to run unauthorized database queries and may directly download the SQLite database file. Business risk is exposure of mail tracking data and credentials if Maitra is deployed and reachable.
Executive priority
Prioritize if Maitra 1.7.2 is in use, especially on externally reachable systems. The main concern is credential and sensitive mail-tracking data exposure. If Maitra is not deployed, no direct action is indicated beyond confirming asset inventory.
Technical view
Maitra 1.7.2 has SQL injection in the mailid parameter in the outmail and inmail modules, mapped to CWE-89. The CVSS 4.0 score is 7.1, with network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, and high confidentiality impact. Sources also report direct SQLite database file download from the application directory.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to organizations running Maitra 1.7.2, especially if the application is reachable by untrusted authenticated users or externally accessible. The source bundle does not identify other affected versions or products.
Exploitation context
A public ExploitDB entry and VulnCheck advisory exist. The CVE is not listed as CISA KEV in the provided data, and no cited source states active exploitation. Exploitation requires authenticated access but no user interaction.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports SQL injection and direct SQLite database exposure in Maitra 1.7.2. Remediation details are not provided in the source bundle. Avoid assuming affected versions beyond 1.7.2. Public exploit information exists, but active exploitation is not established by the provided sources.
Mitigation direction
- Check Salzertechnologies or Maitra guidance for an official fix or supported upgrade path.
- Restrict Maitra access to trusted networks and users until remediation is confirmed.
- Ensure SQLite database files are not served from the web-accessible application directory.
- Review and harden file permissions around application data and credential stores.
- Monitor Maitra access logs for unusual authenticated requests to mail tracking modules.
Validation and detection
- Inventory systems for Salzertechnologies Maitra version 1.7.2.
- Confirm whether Maitra is internet-facing or reachable by untrusted authenticated users.
- Review outmail and inmail handling of the mailid parameter for unsafe SQL construction.
- Verify application database files cannot be downloaded through the web server.
- Check logs for abnormal mailid parameter patterns or unexpected database file requests.
Public sources used
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CWE-89: Database access and collection lookup
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- 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-45841CVE reference · exploit
- VulnCheck Advisory: Maitra 1.7.2 SQL Injection and Database File DownloadCVE reference · third-party-advisory
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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.