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Plain-English summary
KomSeo Cart 1.3 has a SQL injection flaw in edit.php. An unauthenticated remote attacker could manipulate the my_item_search parameter to read sensitive database information. The CVSS 4.0 score is 8.8, and public exploit material is referenced, but the provided sources do not show confirmed active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority exposure if KomSeo Cart 1.3 is internet-facing or handles sensitive data. Prioritize discovery, access restriction, and vendor guidance review. If the product is unused or unsupported, plan removal or replacement.
Technical view
CVE-2018-25206 is CWE-89 SQL injection in Sitemakin KomSeo Cart 1.3, affecting the my_item_search POST parameter in edit.php. Sources describe boolean-based blind and error-based extraction of database information. CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network access, low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running Sitemakin KomSeo Cart 1.3, especially if edit.php is reachable from the internet. The source bundle provides no CPEs, deployment prevalence, or fixed version information.
Exploitation context
A public ExploitDB reference exists, so defenders should assume exploit details are available. However, CISA KEV is false in the provided data, and no cited source confirms active exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
Evidence identifies KomSeo Cart 1.3 only. The provided sources do not name a patched version, affected configuration prerequisites, or exploitation in the wild. Avoid assuming broader product versions are affected without vendor confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any KomSeo Cart installations and confirm version 1.3 exposure.
- Restrict external access to KomSeo Cart administration or edit.php where possible.
- Check Sitemakin or trusted advisory sources for vendor fixes or upgrade guidance.
- Apply web application firewall controls only as temporary risk reduction.
- Back up and review databases for unexpected access or changes.
Validation and detection
- Inventory web assets for KomSeo Cart and confirm deployed versions.
- Review access logs for suspicious requests to edit.php involving my_item_search.
- Verify whether edit.php is externally reachable without authentication.
- Check database logs for unusual errors or repeated probing patterns.
- Confirm compensating controls are documented and monitored.
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-44753CVE reference · exploit
- Official Product HomepageCVE reference · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: KomSeo Cart 1.3 SQL Injection via edit.phpCVE 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.