CVE-2018-1000044: Security Onion Solutions Squert version 1.1.1 through 1.6.7 contains a SQL Injection vulnerability in .inc/cal

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2018-1000044 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting squert. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Security Onion Solutions Squert version 1.1.1 through 1.6.7 contains a SQL Injection vulnerability in .inc/callback.php that can result in execution of SQL commands. This attack appear to be exploitable via Web request to .inc/callback.php with the payload in the sensors parameter, used in ec(). This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in 1.7.0.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2018-02-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: securityonion

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-02-09 23:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

securityonion squert UPGRADE

Affected: >= 1.1.1 and <= 1.6.7

Fixed in: newer than 1.6.7

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy squert || rpm -q squert || squert --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.6.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade squert

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade squert

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison squert sudo apt install squert=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.1> sudo apt-mark hold squert

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list squert sudo dnf downgrade squert-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.1> sudo dnf versionlock add squert

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-1000044?

squert: upgrade to newer than 1.6.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-1000044 being exploited?

CVE-2018-1000044 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2018-1000044 affect?

CVE-2018-1000044 affects squert. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Security Onion Solutions Squert version 1.1.1 through 1.6.7 contains a SQL Injection vulnerability in .inc/callback.php that can result in execution of SQL commands. This attack appear to be exploitable via Web request to .inc/callback.php

How urgent is CVE-2018-1000044?

Priority 59/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2018-1000043 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE Security Onion Solutions Squert version 1.0.1 through 1.6.7 contains a CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Spec
CVE-2018-1000042 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE Security Onion Solutions Squert version 1.3.0 through 1.6.7 contains a CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Spec

References

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