CVE-2018-6396: SQL Injection exists in the Google Map Landkarten through 4.2.3 component for Joomla! via the cid or id parame

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-6396?

google map landkarten: upgrade to newer than 4.2.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-6396 being exploited?

CVE-2018-6396 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2018-6396 affect?

CVE-2018-6396 affects google map landkarten. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). SQL Injection exists in the Google Map Landkarten through 4.2.3 component for Joomla! via the cid or id parameter in a layout=form_markers action, or the map parameter in a layout=default action.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-6396?

Priority 69/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2018-6396 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting google map landkarten. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL Injection exists in the Google Map Landkarten through 4.2.3 component for Joomla! via the cid or id parameter in a layout=form_markers action, or the map parameter in a layout=default action.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
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	23.6% (top 2%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2018-02-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: google map landkarten project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-02-17 07:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

google map landkarten project google map landkarten UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.2.3

Fixed in: newer than 4.2.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy google-map-landkarten || rpm -q google-map-landkarten || google-map-landkarten --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.2.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade google-map-landkarten

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade google-map-landkarten

Note

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

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Joomla! Component Google Map Landkarten 4.2.3 - SQL Injection

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-2018-6396?

google map landkarten: upgrade to newer than 4.2.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-6396 being exploited?

CVE-2018-6396 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-2018-6396 affect?

CVE-2018-6396 affects google map landkarten. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). SQL Injection exists in the Google Map Landkarten through 4.2.3 component for Joomla! via the cid or id parameter in a layout=form_markers action, or the map parameter in a layout=default action.

How urgent is CVE-2018-6396?

Priority 69/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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