CVE-2018-17381: SQL Injection exists in the Dutch Auction Factory 2.0.2 component for Joomla! via the filter_order_Dir or filt

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2018-17381 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting dutch auction factory. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL Injection exists in the Dutch Auction Factory 2.0.2 component for Joomla! via the filter_order_Dir or filter_order parameter.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.3% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2019-06-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: thephpfactory

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-06-19 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:45 UTCUpdated Record last modified

thephpfactory dutch auction factory DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy dutch-auction-factory || rpm -q dutch-auction-factory || dutch-auction-factory --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison dutch-auction-factory sudo apt install dutch-auction-factory=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.2> sudo apt-mark hold dutch-auction-factory

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list dutch-auction-factory sudo dnf downgrade dutch-auction-factory-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.2> sudo dnf versionlock add dutch-auction-factory

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-2018-17381?

dutch auction factory: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-17381 being exploited?

CVE-2018-17381 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-2018-17381 affect?

CVE-2018-17381 affects dutch auction factory. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). SQL Injection exists in the Dutch Auction Factory 2.0.2 component for Joomla! via the filter_order_Dir or filter_order parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2018-17381?

Priority 65/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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