CVE-2018-25425
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Yot CMS 3.3.1 SQL Injection via aid and cid Parameters

Publication date: 2026-05-30

Last updated on: 2026-06-01

Assigner: VulnCheck

Description
Yot CMS 3.3.1 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the aid and cid parameters. Attackers can send GET requests to index.php with crafted SQL payloads in the aid or cid parameters to extract database information including table and column names.
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Published
2026-05-30
Last Modified
2026-06-01
Generated
2026-06-19
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2026-05-30
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-18
NVD
CVE-2018-25425
EUVD
EUVD-2018-21947
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Vendor Product Version / Range
yot_cms yot_cms to 3.3.1 (inc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-89 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.
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Executive Summary

CVE-2018-25425 is an SQL injection vulnerability found in Yot CMS version 3.3.1. It allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious SQL code through the 'aid' and 'cid' parameters in GET requests to the index.php file.

By exploiting this flaw, attackers can execute arbitrary SQL queries, enabling them to extract sensitive database information such as table and column names.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can have a significant impact as it allows attackers to access sensitive database information without authentication.

Attackers can extract database schema details, which may lead to further exploitation such as data theft, unauthorized data manipulation, or gaining deeper access to the system.

The high severity score (CVSS 8.8) reflects the potential for serious confidentiality breaches.

Detection Guidance

This SQL injection vulnerability can be detected by sending crafted GET requests to the affected Yot CMS instance targeting the 'aid' and 'cid' parameters in the index.php file.

For example, you can test the vulnerability by using curl commands to inject SQL payloads and observe the responses for database information leakage.

  • curl "http://<target>/index.php?page=articles&op=art&aid=1' OR '1'='1"
  • curl "http://<target>/index.php?page=articles&op=cat&cid=1' OR '1'='1"

If the response contains database errors or reveals table or column names, it indicates the presence of the SQL injection vulnerability.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediate mitigation steps include restricting access to the vulnerable parameters and applying input validation or sanitization to the 'aid' and 'cid' parameters in the index.php file.

If possible, update Yot CMS to a version that patches this vulnerability or apply available security patches.

Additionally, consider implementing a Web Application Firewall (WAF) to block malicious SQL injection attempts targeting these parameters.

Compliance Impact

The SQL injection vulnerability in Yot CMS 3.3.1 allows attackers to extract sensitive database information, including table and column names, without authentication.

Such unauthorized access to sensitive data can lead to violations of data protection regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require safeguarding personal and sensitive information against unauthorized access and breaches.

Therefore, exploitation of this vulnerability could compromise compliance with these standards by exposing confidential data.

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