CVE-2018-7178: SQL Injection exists in the Saxum Picker 3.2.10 component for Joomla! via the publicid parameter.

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2018-7178 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting saxum picker. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL Injection exists in the Saxum Picker 3.2.10 component for Joomla! via the publicid parameter.

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	3.9% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2018-02-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: saxum2003

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

saxum2003 saxum picker DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.2.10

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.2.10

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy saxum-picker || rpm -q saxum-picker || saxum-picker --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.2.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison saxum-picker sudo apt install saxum-picker=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.2.10> sudo apt-mark hold saxum-picker

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

dnf --showduplicates list saxum-picker sudo dnf downgrade saxum-picker-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.2.10> sudo dnf versionlock add saxum-picker

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 Saxum Picker 3.2.10 - 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-2018-7178?

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

Is CVE-2018-7178 being exploited?

CVE-2018-7178 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-2018-7178 affect?

CVE-2018-7178 affects saxum picker. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). SQL Injection exists in the Saxum Picker 3.2.10 component for Joomla! via the publicid parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2018-7178?

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

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