SQL Injection Vulnerability in Joomla! EkRishta Component
CVE-2018-25351

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Harmistechnology

Status
Ek Rishta
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 May 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2018-25351?

The Joomla! EkRishta Component version 2.10 has a significant SQL injection vulnerability that enables attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands. By injecting malicious code into the username parameter during login attempts, a malicious actor can gain unauthorized access to sensitive database information, including user credentials and system details, by sending crafted POST requests to the login endpoint. This vulnerability poses a serious risk to the integrity and confidentiality of the affected system.

Affected Version(s)

Ek Rishta 2.10

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-2018-25351 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44877
exploit
https://www.joomlaextensions.co.in/
product
https://extensions.joomla.org/extension/ek-rishta/
product

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

L0RD
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