SQL Injection Vulnerability in Twitter-Clone 1 by Fyffe
CVE-2018-25362

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Fyffe

Status
PHP-twitter-clone
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 May 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2018-25362?

The Twitter-Clone 1 application is vulnerable to SQL injection through the follow.php script. This vulnerability arises when the userid parameter is not properly sanitized, allowing attackers to inject SQL queries. Exploiting this flaw, attackers can execute union-based or time-based blind SQL injection payloads, potentially revealing sensitive database entries, such as user credentials and other confidential information. It is crucial for users of this software to apply necessary security measures to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

PHP-Twitter-Clone 1.0

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-2018-25362 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45230
exploit
https://github.com/Fyffe/PHP-Twitter-Clone/
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/twitter-clone-1-sql-...
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

L0RD
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