CVE-2018-25057: A vulnerability was found in simple_php_link_shortener

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5MITIGATE

CVE-2018-25057 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting simple php link shortener. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability was found in simple_php_link_shortener. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the file index.php. The manipulation of the argument $link["id"] leads to sql injection. The name of the patch is b26ac6480761635ed94ccb0222ba6b732de6e53f. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-216996.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 49%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2022-12-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: mikebharris

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-12-28 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mikebharris simple php link shortener MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy simple-php-link-shortener || rpm -q simple-php-link-shortener || simple-php-link-shortener --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-25057?

simple php link shortener: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-25057 being exploited?

CVE-2018-25057 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-2018-25057 affect?

CVE-2018-25057 affects simple php link shortener. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). A vulnerability was found in simple_php_link_shortener. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the file index.php. The manipulation of the argument $link["id"] leads to sql injection. The name of the patch is

How urgent is CVE-2018-25057?

Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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