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CVE-2025-25226

Joomla Joomla! SQL injection

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.47%
  1. Published8 Apr 2025

Description

Improper handling of identifiers lead to a SQL injection vulnerability in the quoteNameStr method of the database package. Please note: the affected method is a protected method. It has no usages in the original packages in neither the 2.x nor 3.x branch and therefore the vulnerability in question can not be exploited when using the original database class. However, classes extending the affected class might be affected, if the vulnerable method is used.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Joomla Joomla!≥ 1.0.0 < 2.2.0 · ≥ 3.0.0 < 3.4.0

Remediation

Fixed in
Joomla Joomla!≥ 2.2.0

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-25226 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-25226 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.47%.

How severe is CVE-2025-25226?

CVE-2025-25226 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-25226?

Affected products include Joomla Joomla!.

How do I fix CVE-2025-25226?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Joomla Joomla! 2.2.0 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.