Which versions of PHP are 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…

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2018-25197?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2018-25197. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.1%.

How to fix or mitigate 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.

PHP CVE-2018-25197

Q: What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-25197?

CVE-2018-25197 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

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.

AnalysisAI

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 ContextAI

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 ProductsAI

Component: catid.

RemediationAI

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

CVE-2018-25197 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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