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Plain-English summary
Silurus Classifieds Script 2.0 has an unauthenticated SQL injection flaw in wcategory.php. A remote attacker could manipulate the ID parameter to query the site database and potentially expose sensitive data. Public exploit information exists, but the provided sources do not show confirmed active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority for any exposed deployment because attackers need no account and may access database contents. Prioritize asset discovery, exposure reduction, and vendor guidance review.
Technical view
CVE-2018-25182 is CWE-89 SQL injection affecting Snowhall Silurus Classifieds Script 2.0. The issue is in wcategory.php handling of the ID parameter. CVSS 4.0 score is 8.8, reflecting network access, low complexity, no privileges, and high confidentiality impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to internet-facing sites running Silurus Classifieds Script 2.0. Organizations not using this specific classified ads script are not affected based on the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The vulnerability is unauthenticated and remotely reachable when the affected page is exposed. ExploitDB is listed as a public exploit reference. The CVE is not marked KEV, and no cited source confirms active exploitation.
Researcher notes
Sources identify Silurus Classifieds Script 2.0 only. No CPEs are listed. Public exploit reference exists, but this analysis does not infer active exploitation. Patch status is not established in the provided bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any Silurus Classifieds Script 2.0 deployments.
- Check Snowhall or application maintainer guidance for updates or fixes.
- Remove or restrict public access if no supported fix is available.
- Back up and review database contents for possible exposure.
- Monitor web logs for suspicious wcategory.php ID parameter activity.
Validation and detection
- Confirm application name and version on all classified-ad sites.
- Verify whether wcategory.php is present and publicly reachable.
- Review access logs for unusual requests to wcategory.php.
- Check database logs for unexpected query patterns or data enumeration.
- Document affected hosts and remediation status.
Public sources used
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CWE-89: Database access and collection lookup
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- 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: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-45838CVE reference · exploit
- VulnCheck Advisory: Silurus Classifieds Script 2.0 SQL Injection via wcategory.phpCVE reference · third-party-advisory
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