Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Library CMS 1.0 has an unauthenticated SQL injection issue in the admin login username field. An attacker could manipulate login database checks and gain unauthorized administrator access. This matters most where the admin login is reachable from the internet or untrusted networks.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority if Library CMS 1.0 is internet-facing or stores sensitive patron, staff, or operational data. The combination of unauthenticated access, public exploit information, and possible admin compromise creates material business risk.
Technical view
CVE-2018-25204 affects Wecodex Library CMS 1.0. The reported flaw is CWE-89 SQL injection in the admin login username parameter, enabling authentication bypass through crafted POST input. The source bundle lists CVSS 4.0 score 8.8 high, with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to organizations running Wecodex Library CMS version 1.0, especially public-facing PHP/MySQL deployments with accessible admin login pages. Evidence does not identify other affected versions or products.
Exploitation context
A public Exploit-DB entry is cited, indicating exploit information is publicly available. The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation in the wild, so active exploitation should not be assumed.
Researcher notes
The record references Exploit-DB 44728, VulnCheck, the CVE Program, and the product page. No patch version, vendor advisory, or affected-version range beyond 1.0 is provided. The CVE ID is 2018, but the supplied publication date is 2026; preserve that discrepancy in tracking.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any Wecodex Library CMS 1.0 deployments.
- Check vendor or maintainer guidance for an official fix or replacement path.
- Restrict admin login access to trusted networks where possible.
- Increase monitoring around admin login activity and database errors.
- Consider retiring or isolating the application if no supported fix exists.
Validation and detection
- Confirm product name and version from application files or administrative metadata.
- Verify whether the admin login is reachable from untrusted networks.
- Review logs for unusual login attempts, SQL errors, or unexpected administrator sessions.
- Use authorized, non-destructive testing to confirm input handling without exposing sensitive data.
- Review application code for parameterized queries on login processing.
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-44728CVE reference · exploit
- Official Product HomepageCVE reference · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: Library CMS 1.0 SQL Injection via admin loginCVE reference · third-party-advisory
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