Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
PlayJoom 0.10.1 has a SQL injection flaw in a public genre/category request parameter. An unauthenticated attacker could query the application database and expose sensitive information. The source bundle identifies public exploit documentation, but not confirmed active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority if PlayJoom 0.10.1 is internet-facing or stores sensitive user data. Prioritize inventory, containment, and vendor guidance review. The main business risk is database information disclosure.
Technical view
CVE-2018-25197 is CWE-89 SQL injection affecting PlayJoom 0.10.1. The vulnerable catid parameter in the PlayJoom component can be manipulated by unauthenticated network attackers. CVSS 4.0 is 8.8 high, reflecting low attack complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, and high confidentiality impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely for internet-facing Joomla sites running PlayJoom 0.10.1. Systems not using PlayJoom, or using other versions, are not confirmed affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
A public ExploitDB reference exists, so practical exploitation information is available. The CVE is not marked KEV in the provided bundle, and no cited source confirms active exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
The provided sources describe unauthenticated SQL injection through the catid parameter and database information exposure. Evidence does not include an official patch link, fixed version, or active exploitation confirmation. Avoid assuming other PlayJoom versions are affected without vendor confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any PlayJoom installations and confirm the installed version.
- If PlayJoom 0.10.1 is present, consult vendor or project guidance for an update or fix.
- Restrict public access to affected PlayJoom functionality where operationally feasible.
- Back up and review database contents if exposure is suspected.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Joomla sites for the PlayJoom component.
- Verify whether PlayJoom version 0.10.1 is installed.
- Review web logs for suspicious requests to PlayJoom genre/category pages.
- Check database and application logs for unusual query errors or data access patterns.
Public sources used
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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-45803CVE reference · exploit
- VulnCheck Advisory: PlayJoom 0.10.1 SQL Injection via catid 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.