CVE-2018-25166

Meneame English Pligg 5.8 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the search parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to index.php with crafted SQL payloads in the search parameter to extract sensitive database information including usernames, database names, and version details.

CVSS v3 8.2 HIGH

8.2^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 4.2

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact LOW

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45875
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/meneame-english-pligg-sql-injection-via-search-parameter

Configurations

No configuration.

History

15 Apr 2026, 14:53

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Summary		(es) Meneame English Pligg 5.8 contiene una vulnerabilidad de inyección SQL que permite a atacantes no autenticados ejecutar consultas SQL arbitrarias inyectando código malicioso a través del parámetro de búsqueda. Los atacantes pueden enviar solicitudes GET a index.php con cargas útiles SQL manipuladas en el parámetro de búsqueda para extraer información sensible de la base de datos, incluyendo nombres de usuario, nombres de base de datos y detalles de la versión.

06 Mar 2026, 13:15

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-03-06 13:15

Updated : 2026-06-17 01:54

NVD link : CVE-2018-25166

Mitre link : CVE-2018-25166

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2018-25166

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-89

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

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