CVE-2018-6859: SQL Injection exists in PHP Scripts Mall Schools Alert Management Script 2.0.2 via the Login Parameter.

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2018-6859 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting schools alert management script. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL Injection exists in PHP Scripts Mall Schools Alert Management Script 2.0.2 via the Login 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	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2018-02-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: schools alert management script project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-02-23 18:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

schools alert management script project schools alert management script 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 schools-alert-management-script || rpm -q schools-alert-management-script || schools-alert-management-script --version

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

apt-cache madison schools-alert-management-script sudo apt install schools-alert-management-script=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.2> sudo apt-mark hold schools-alert-management-script

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

dnf --showduplicates list schools-alert-management-script sudo dnf downgrade schools-alert-management-script-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.2> sudo dnf versionlock add schools-alert-management-script

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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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-2018-6859?

schools alert management script: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-6859 being exploited?

CVE-2018-6859 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-2018-6859 affect?

CVE-2018-6859 affects schools alert management script. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). SQL Injection exists in PHP Scripts Mall Schools Alert Management Script 2.0.2 via the Login Parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2018-6859?

Priority 64/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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