CVE-2018-25166: sourceforge meneame english pligg SQL Injection

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2018-25166 is a high (CVSS 8.8) SQL Injection vulnerability in sourceforge meneame english pligg. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 14.4% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 06-03-2026
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 09-03-2026
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

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.

• CWE-89Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. Without sufficient removal or quoting of SQL syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated SQL query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as SQL instead of ordinary user data.