Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2018-25205 affects ASP.NET jVideo Kit 1.0. The search feature can accept database instructions from an unauthenticated user, potentially exposing sensitive data. This is high urgency for any internet-facing deployment, especially if it stores user, media, billing, or administrative information.
Executive priority
Treat as a near-term remediation item for any exposed deployment. The main business risk is unauthorized access to sensitive database content through a public application feature. Prioritize discovery first if asset ownership or version status is unclear.
Technical view
The issue is SQL injection in the search functionality’s query parameter for ASP.NET jVideo Kit 1.0. Sources describe unauthenticated GET or POST access to the search endpoint, with boolean-based blind or error-based techniques possible. CVSS 4.0 score is 8.8, reflecting network access, low complexity, no privileges, and high confidentiality impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to organizations running Mediasoftpro ASP.NET jVideo Kit version 1.0, particularly if the application is reachable from the internet. The provided sources do not identify other affected versions or products.
Exploitation context
A public ExploitDB entry is referenced, indicating exploit information is publicly available. The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle, and no cited source states active exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports SQL injection in ASP.NET jVideo Kit 1.0 via the search query parameter. Public exploit material is referenced, but active exploitation is not established by the supplied sources. No specific vendor patch version is provided in the bundle, so remediation guidance should be verified with vendor sources.
Mitigation direction
- Identify whether ASP.NET jVideo Kit 1.0 is deployed in any environment.
- Check Mediasoftpro and VulnCheck guidance for vendor-confirmed fixes or workarounds.
- Restrict public access to affected search functionality where business allows.
- Place compensating controls in front of the application if immediate remediation is unavailable.
- Review database permissions used by the application for least privilege.
Validation and detection
- Confirm product name and version from application inventory or deployment records.
- Determine whether the search functionality is reachable by unauthenticated users.
- Review web and application logs for unusual search requests or database errors.
- Check database logs for unexpected read activity tied to the application account.
- Track remediation status against vendor or advisory updates.
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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-44739CVE reference · exploit
- Official Product HomepageCVE reference · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: ASP.NET jVideo Kit 1.0 SQL Injection via query 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')
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.