Which versions of PHP are affected by CVE-2018-25189?

Data Center Audit 2.6.2 contains a critical SQL injection vulnerability in the login function that allows attackers to bypass authentication and access sensitive database information without…

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2018-25189?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2018-25189. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.1%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2018-25189?

Within 24 hours: Immediately inventory all systems running Data Center Audit 2.6.2 and isolate affected instances from production networks if possible. Within 7 days: Deploy WAF rules to block SQL injection patterns in dca_login.php parameters, implement IP whitelisting for login access, and require multi-factor authentication. Within 30 days: Evaluate alternative audit solutions or contact vendor for patch timeline; if no patch emerges, plan system decommissioning or replacement.

PHP CVE-2018-25189

Q: What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-25189?

CVE-2018-25189 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS 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/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

HIGH

SQL Injection (CWE-89)

2026-03-06 disclosure@vulncheck.com

PHP SQLi

8.8

CVSS 4.0

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/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Lifecycle Timeline

CVSS changed

Apr 15, 2026 - 15:22 NVD

8.2 (HIGH) 8.8 (HIGH)

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 22:06 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Mar 09, 2026 - 13:35 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Mar 06, 2026 - 13:16 nvd

HIGH 8.2

DescriptionNVD

Data Center Audit 2.6.2 contains an SQL injection vulnerability in the username parameter of dca_login.php that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries. Attackers can submit crafted SQL payloads through POST requests to extract sensitive database information including usernames, database names, and version details.

AnalysisAI

Data Center Audit 2.6.2 contains an SQL injection vulnerability in the username parameter of dca_login.php that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries. [CVSS 8.2 HIGH]

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-89 (SQL Injection). Affects the username component of username parameter of dca_login.php. Data Center Audit 2.6.2 contains an SQL injection vulnerability in the username parameter of dca_login.php that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries. Attackers can submit crafted SQL payloads through POST requests to extract sensitive database information including usernames, database names, and version details.

Affected ProductsAI

Product: username parameter of dca_login.php. Component: username.

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Use parameterized queries. Implement input validation. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.

CVE-2018-25189 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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