CVE-2025-25226: [20250401] - Joomla Framework - SQL injection vulnerability in quoteNameStr method of Database package

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2025-25226 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) SQL Injection vulnerability in joomla! project joomla! framework. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 40.4% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 08-04-2025
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 21-04-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Improper handling of identifiers lead to a SQL injection vulnerability in the quoteNameStr method of the database package. Please note: the affected method is a protected method. It has no usages in the original packages in neither the 2.x nor 3.x branch and therefore the vulnerability in question can not be exploited when using the original database class. However, classes extending the affected class might be affected, if the vulnerable method is used.

• 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.