CVE-2018-6584: SQL Injection exists in the DT Register 3.2.7 component for Joomla! via a task=edit&id= request.

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2018-6584 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting dt register. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL Injection exists in the DT Register 3.2.7 component for Joomla! via a task=edit&id= request.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited
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	3.8% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2018-02-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: dthdevelopment

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 02:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dthdevelopment dt register DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.2.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.2.7

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy dt-register || rpm -q dt-register || dt-register --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.2.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison dt-register sudo apt install dt-register=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.2.7> sudo apt-mark hold dt-register

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

dnf --showduplicates list dt-register sudo dnf downgrade dt-register-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.2.7> sudo dnf versionlock add dt-register

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.

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 DT Register 3.2.7 - 'id' SQL Injection

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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-2018-6584?

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

Is CVE-2018-6584 being exploited?

CVE-2018-6584 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-2018-6584 affect?

CVE-2018-6584 affects dt register. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). SQL Injection exists in the DT Register 3.2.7 component for Joomla! via a task=edit&id= request.

How urgent is CVE-2018-6584?

Priority 67/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

Joomla vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

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