Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Data Center Audit 2.6.2 has an unauthenticated SQL injection flaw in its login workflow. An attacker who can reach the application may query the backend database and expose sensitive information. Treat this as high urgency if the product is internet-facing or stores operational, user, or credential-related data.
Executive priority
Prioritize immediately for any reachable deployment. The flaw requires no authentication and can expose database contents. If the application is internal-only, reduce urgency slightly but still remediate because a compromised internal user or host could exploit it.
Technical view
CVE-2018-25189 is CWE-89 SQL injection in the username parameter of dca_login.php. The CVSS 4.0 score is 8.8. Sources state unauthenticated attackers can submit crafted POST input to execute arbitrary SQL queries and extract database information including usernames, database names, and version details.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to organizations running Sourceforge Data Center Audit version 2.6.2, especially if dca_login.php is reachable from untrusted networks. No other affected versions are identified in the provided sources.
Exploitation context
A public ExploitDB entry exists, indicating exploit information is publicly available. The source bundle does not identify CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation, so active exploitation should not be assumed from these sources alone.
Researcher notes
The record names only Data Center Audit 2.6.2 and the username parameter in dca_login.php. Public exploit material is referenced, but this assessment avoids weaponization details. The provided sources do not name an official patch, fixed version, or workaround.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any Data Center Audit 2.6.2 deployments.
- Restrict external access to the application, especially the login endpoint.
- Check vendor or project guidance for patched versions or official remediation.
- Review database contents and permissions for unnecessary sensitive exposure.
- Increase monitoring for suspicious login requests and database errors.
Validation and detection
- Inventory web applications for Data Center Audit 2.6.2.
- Confirm whether dca_login.php is accessible from untrusted networks.
- Review web logs for suspicious POST requests to the login endpoint.
- Check database logs for unusual query patterns from the application account.
- Validate remediation against vendor guidance when available.
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-45807CVE reference · exploit
- VulnCheck Advisory: Data Center Audit 2.6.2 SQL Injection via username ParameterCVE 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') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.