SQL Injection Vulnerability in Joomla's mod_vvisit_counter Module
CVE-2025-40636

9.3CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Mod Vvisit Counter

Status
Mod Vvisit Counter
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 October 2025

What is CVE-2025-40636?

A SQL injection vulnerability exists in the Joomla module mod_vvisit_counter v2.0.4j3, which allows attackers to execute malicious SQL queries through the ‘cip_vvisitcounter’ cookie. This exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to database content across all endpoints monitored by the plugin. Website administrators are urged to apply security patches and follow best practices to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

mod_vvisit_counter 2.0.4j3

References

https://www.incibe.es/en/incibe-cert/notices/aviso/sql-in...

CVSS V4

Score:
9.3
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Andrea Serrano Urea
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CVE-2025-40636 : SQL Injection Vulnerability in Joomla's mod_vvisit_counter Module