How serious is CVE-2018-25165?

This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.1 out of 10, classified as HIGH severity. Proof-of-concept exploit code is publicly available, making this an active threat.

Is there exploit code available for CVE-2018-25165?

Yes, proof-of-concept exploit code for CVE-2018-25165 is publicly available on GitHub and security research platforms. This increases the risk of active exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2018-25165?

Check the official CVE details for a complete list of affected products and versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-25165?

To remediate CVE-2018-25165, check for security patches from the vendor. Apply all available updates and security patches. If no patch is available, implement recommended workarounds or security controls to mitigate the risk.

CVE-2018-25165

High

|7.1

Exploit Available

Plain English Summary

AI-powered analysis for quick understanding

This vulnerability allows an attacker who is already logged into the game to manipulate the database by sending specially crafted requests, potentially exposing sensitive information like usernames and database details. The attacker can exploit this by injecting harmful code through a specific parameter in the game's ads.php file.

Technical Description

Galaxy Forces MMORPG 0.5.8 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the 'type' parameter. Attackers can send POST requests to ads.php with crafted SQL payloads in the type parameter to extract sensitive database information including usernames, databases, and version details.

CVSS Vector Analysis

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges RequiredLow

User InteractionNone

Confidentiality ImpactHigh

Integrity ImpactHigh

Availability ImpactHigh

ScopeChanged

Vector String

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

Exploit Resources

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Official References

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Est. Bounty

$1,211($1K-$5K)

Vendor Response

Grade APatched in 3 days

Quick Information

Published

Mar 6, 2026

about 1 month ago

Last Modified

Mar 9, 2026

30 days ago