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Plain-English summary
CVE-2018-25380 is a high-severity SQL injection in the Joomla eXtroForms component version 2.1.5. An authenticated attacker could abuse form-field filter parameters to read sensitive database information and limited server data. Public exploit information exists, but the provided sources do not show confirmed active exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize within the current remediation cycle for any internet-facing Joomla site using eXtroForms 2.1.5. Escalate faster where many users can authenticate, sensitive data is stored in Joomla, or logging is weak.
Technical view
The flaw is CWE-89 SQL injection in eXtroForms 2.1.5, affecting filter_type_id, filter_pid_id, and filter_search in POST requests to the extroformfield view. CVSS v4.0 is 7.1 with network access, low complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, high confidentiality impact, and low integrity impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to Joomla sites that have Extro eXtroForms 2.1.5 installed and allow authenticated access to the vulnerable component view. Public-facing Joomla administration or weakly governed user accounts raise business risk.
Exploitation context
ExploitDB is listed as an exploit reference, so public technical detail is available. The bundle marks CISA KEV as false and gives no cited evidence of in-the-wild exploitation. Treat exploitability as credible, but do not claim active exploitation from these sources.
Researcher notes
Evidence identifies affected version 2.1.5 and vulnerable parameters, but the bundle does not name a patched release or vendor advisory. Avoid assuming broader eXtroForms versions are affected. Use non-destructive validation and source review rather than live exploit reproduction.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory Joomla sites for eXtroForms and confirm installed versions.
- Check vendor and Joomla extension guidance for fixed versions or removal advice.
- Disable or remove eXtroForms 2.1.5 if it is not business-critical.
- Restrict authenticated access to Joomla administration and affected component views.
- Review database and application logs for suspicious filter parameter activity.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether eXtroForms 2.1.5 is installed on any Joomla instance.
- Identify users who can authenticate and access the extroformfield view.
- Review POST logs for filter_type_id, filter_pid_id, and filter_search anomalies.
- Check for unexpected database reads, account changes, or exported sensitive data.
- Document compensating controls if vendor remediation is not yet confirmed.
Public sources used
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CWE-89: Database access and collection lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- 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 vector scores
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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——VulnCheckCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N2.84.2VulnCheckVulnerability 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
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.1HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-45472CVE reference, VulnCheck · exploit
- Official Product HomepageCVE reference, VulnCheck · product
- Product ReferenceCVE reference, VulnCheck · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: Joomla Component eXtroForms 2.1.5 SQL Injection via filter parametersCVE reference, VulnCheck · third-party-advisory
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CWE details
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