Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Shipping System CMS 1.0 has an admin login flaw that can let an unauthenticated attacker sign in without valid credentials. For organizations still using this PHP/MySQL shipping application, the main business risk is unauthorized administrative access and exposure or alteration of shipping-related data.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority if the product is in use. The issue enables unauthenticated admin access and has public exploit information. If the product is not present, no direct action is needed beyond confirming inventory.
Technical view
CVE-2018-25183 is a CWE-89 SQL injection in the username parameter of the Shipping System CMS 1.0 admin login. The advisory describes boolean-based blind SQL injection over POST requests that can bypass authentication. CVSS 4.0 score is 8.8. Public exploit information is referenced, but the source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to organizations running Wecodex Shipping System CMS version 1.0, especially if the admin login is reachable from the internet or untrusted networks. The provided sources do not identify other affected versions or products.
Exploitation context
Attackers do not need credentials or user interaction. Public exploit material exists in Exploit-DB, increasing practical risk. However, the provided sources do not confirm active exploitation in the wild, and KEV status is false.
Researcher notes
The source bundle names Shipping System CMS 1.0 only. No patch version, vendor advisory, or active exploitation evidence is provided. Analysis should focus on asset discovery, exposure reduction, and log review rather than assuming broader product impact.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any deployed Shipping System CMS instances and confirm version 1.0 exposure.
- Restrict admin login access to trusted networks or VPN where possible.
- Check Wecodex or product maintainer guidance for updates or replacement options.
- Review database and application logs for suspicious admin login activity.
- Plan migration if no supported patched version is available.
Validation and detection
- Inventory web applications for Wecodex Shipping System CMS.
- Confirm whether any instance is version 1.0.
- Verify whether the admin login is internet-accessible.
- Review authentication logs for unexpected successful admin sessions.
- Use safe, authorized testing to validate remediation without exploit payload disclosure.
Public sources used
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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: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-44722CVE reference · exploit
- Official Product HomepageCVE reference · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: Shipping System CMS 1.0 SQL Injection via admin loginCVE 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.