{"description":"Trending threats, MITRE ATT\u0026CK coverage, and detection metadata. Fed continuously.","feed_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/tags/cve-2018-25381/feed.json","home_page_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/","items":[{"_cs_actors":[],"_cs_cpes":[],"_cs_cves":[{"cvss":7.1,"id":"CVE-2018-25381"}],"_cs_exploited":false,"_cs_has_poc":false,"_cs_poc_references":[],"_cs_products":["Responsive Portfolio 1.6.1"],"_cs_severities":["high"],"_cs_tags":["sql-injection","cve-2018-25381","joomla"],"_cs_type":"advisory","_cs_vendors":["Joomla"],"content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJoomla Responsive Portfolio version 1.6.1 is vulnerable to SQL injection. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2018-25381, allows authenticated attackers to inject malicious SQL code via the \u003ccode\u003efilter_type_id\u003c/code\u003e, \u003ccode\u003efilter_pid_id\u003c/code\u003e, and \u003ccode\u003efilter_search\u003c/code\u003e parameters. A successful exploit allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially leading to the extraction of sensitive database information, including user credentials and server configuration details. The vulnerability was reported on May 25, 2026, and is documented in the National Vulnerability Database (NVD). This poses a significant risk to organizations using the affected Joomla extension, as attackers could gain unauthorized access to critical data.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"attack-chain\"\u003eAttack Chain\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn attacker authenticates to the Joomla application.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker crafts a POST request targeting the vulnerable component.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker injects malicious SQL code into the \u003ccode\u003efilter_type_id\u003c/code\u003e, \u003ccode\u003efilter_pid_id\u003c/code\u003e, or \u003ccode\u003efilter_search\u003c/code\u003e parameters within the POST request.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Joomla application processes the POST request without proper sanitization of the input parameters.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe injected SQL code is executed against the database.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker retrieves sensitive information, such as user credentials or server configurations, from the database.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker uses the obtained credentials to escalate privileges or gain further access to the system.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker exfiltrates sensitive data or performs other malicious activities.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"impact\"\u003eImpact\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessful exploitation of this SQL injection vulnerability (CVE-2018-25381) can lead to the complete compromise of the Joomla application and the underlying database. An attacker could steal sensitive data, modify existing data, or even gain administrative control of the application. The impact can include data breaches, financial loss, reputational damage, and legal liabilities. Given the potential for sensitive data exposure, organizations using the affected Joomla extension should prioritize patching or mitigation.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"recommendation\"\u003eRecommendation\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply the latest security patches or upgrade to a version of Joomla Responsive Portfolio that addresses the SQL injection vulnerability (CVE-2018-25381).\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeploy the provided Sigma rule to detect potential exploitation attempts targeting the vulnerable parameters (\u003ccode\u003efilter_type_id\u003c/code\u003e, \u003ccode\u003efilter_pid_id\u003c/code\u003e, \u003ccode\u003efilter_search\u003c/code\u003e).\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImplement input validation and sanitization measures to prevent SQL injection attacks in Joomla applications.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor web server logs for suspicious POST requests containing SQL injection payloads.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestrict database access privileges to the minimum necessary for application functionality.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n","date_modified":"2026-05-26T14:21:28Z","date_published":"2026-05-26T14:21:28Z","id":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-05-joomla-sql-injection/","summary":"Joomla Responsive Portfolio 1.6.1 contains an SQL injection vulnerability, allowing authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands through crafted POST requests.","title":"Joomla Responsive Portfolio SQL Injection Vulnerability (CVE-2018-25381)","url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-05-joomla-sql-injection/"}],"language":"en","title":"CraftedSignal Threat Feed — Cve-2018-25381","version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1"}