Union-based SQL Injection Vulnerability in XATABoost CMS 1.0.0
CVE-2018-25300

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Xataboost

Status
Xataboost Cms
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 April 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2018-25300?

XATABoost CMS version 1.0.0 is susceptible to a union-based SQL injection flaw which enables unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries via manipulated input in the id parameter. By crafting specific GET requests to news.php, an attacker can retrieve sensitive information from the database, posing serious risks to data confidentiality and integrity.

Affected Version(s)

XATABoost CMS 1.0.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2018-25300 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44622
exploit
http://www2.xataboost.com
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/xataboost-cms-sql-in...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

MgThuraMoeMyint
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