CVE-2018-25204: Library CMS 1.0 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass authen

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HIGH 8.2REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2018-25204 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.2) affecting library cms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Library CMS 1.0 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass authentication by injecting SQL code through the username parameter. Attackers can send POST requests to the admin login endpoint with boolean-based blind SQL injection payloads in the username field to manipulate database queries and gain unauthorized access.

Why this priority

High 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	8.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 54%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2026-03-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: wecodex

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-03-26 12:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wecodex library cms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy library-cms || rpm -q library-cms || library-cms --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison library-cms sudo apt install library-cms=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold library-cms

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

dnf --showduplicates list library-cms sudo dnf downgrade library-cms-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add library-cms

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.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-25204?

library cms: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-25204 being exploited?

CVE-2018-25204 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-2018-25204 affect?

CVE-2018-25204 affects library cms. Severity is high (CVSS 8.2). Library CMS 1.0 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass authentication by injecting SQL code through the username parameter. Attackers can send POST requests to the admin login endpoint with b

How urgent is CVE-2018-25204?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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