How to fix CVE-2018-25197?

Within 24 hours: Identify all systems running PlayJoom 0.10.1 and isolate them from production traffic if possible. Within 7 days: Implement WAF rules to block malicious catid parameters and conduct a database audit for signs of compromise. Within 30 days: Migrate to a patched version, alternative software, or decommission PlayJoom if no patch timeline is provided by the vendor.

Is PHP affected by CVE-2018-25197?

PlayJoom 0.10.1 installations are vulnerable to unauthenticated SQL injection attacks that could allow attackers to extract, modify, or delete sensitive database information without any user credentials.

CVE-2018-25197

HIGH

2026-03-06 [email protected]

8.2

CVSS 3.1

CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

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

Description

PlayJoom 0.10.1 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the catid parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to index.php with option=com_playjoom&view=genre&catid=[SQL] to extract sensitive database information including usernames, databases, and version details.

Analysis

PlayJoom 0.10.1 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the catid parameter. [CVSS 8.2 HIGH]

Technical Context

Classified as CWE-89 (SQL Injection). PlayJoom 0.10.1 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the catid parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to index.php with option=com_playjoom&view=genre&catid=[SQL] to extract sensitive database information including usernames, databases, and version details.

Affected Products

Component: catid.

Remediation

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

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: +0.1

CVSS: +41

POC: +20

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