Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Adianti Framework versions reported as 5.5.0 and 5.6.0 have an authenticated SQL injection in the profile name field. A logged-in user could tamper with database queries and potentially change credentials to gain administrator access. This is not listed in CISA KEV, so public evidence here does not prove active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority for any internet-facing or multi-user Adianti application. The main business risk is account takeover leading to administrative control. Prioritize inventory and vendor-guided remediation, especially where low-privileged users can log in.
Technical view
CVE-2018-25257 is CWE-89 in SystemProfileForm/profile editing. The supplied CVSS v4.0 score is 7.1, with network access, low complexity, low privileges, and no user interaction. Public references include an ExploitDB entry and a VulnCheck advisory. The bundle is inconsistent on affected versions, listing 5.5.0 in affected data but describing 5.5.0 and 5.6.0.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to applications built on affected Adianti Framework versions where authenticated users can access profile editing. Risk rises if ordinary users, customers, or weakly vetted accounts can log in.
Exploitation context
A public exploit reference exists, but the source bundle does not show confirmed in-the-wild exploitation and KEV is false. Exploitation requires authenticated access and targets the profile edit workflow, with potential credential manipulation and privilege escalation.
Researcher notes
Avoid assuming active exploitation from ExploitDB alone. The evidence supports public exploit availability, authenticated SQL injection, and possible admin credential manipulation. Patch details are not provided in the supplied sources, and affected-version data conflicts between structured fields and narrative references.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory applications using Adianti Framework 5.5.0 or 5.6.0.
- Check Adianti and VulnCheck guidance for confirmed fixed versions or vendor mitigations.
- Restrict profile editing access where business functionality allows.
- Review user accounts and remove unnecessary or untrusted authenticated access.
- Increase monitoring for unusual profile changes and credential resets.
Validation and detection
- Confirm framework version in each deployed Adianti-based application.
- Verify whether authenticated non-admin users can access profile editing.
- Review database and application logs for suspicious profile or credential changes.
- Compare deployed code against vendor guidance when available.
- Document whether 5.6.0 is present due source-version inconsistency.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.1 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/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:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
7.1HighVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-46217CVE reference · exploit
- VulnCheck Advisory: Adianti Framework 5.5.0 and 5.6.0 SQL Injection via ProfileCVE reference · third-party-advisory
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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.