CVE-2025-25228: A SQL injection in VirtueMart component 1.0.0 - 4.4.7 for Joomla allows authenticated attackers (administrator

Routine

LOW 3.8UPGRADE

CVE-2025-25228 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.8) affecting virtuemart. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A SQL injection in VirtueMart component 1.0.0 - 4.4.7 for Joomla allows authenticated attackers (administrator) to execute arbitrary SQL commands in the product management area in backend.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.8 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 83%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2025-04-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Joomla! Project · Vendor: virtuemart

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-04-21 08:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

virtuemart virtuemart UPGRADE

Affected: >= 1.0.0 and <= 4.4.7

Fixed in: newer than 4.4.7

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy virtuemart || rpm -q virtuemart || virtuemart --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.4.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade virtuemart

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade virtuemart

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison virtuemart sudo apt install virtuemart=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold virtuemart

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list virtuemart sudo dnf downgrade virtuemart-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add virtuemart

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.

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-2025-25228?

virtuemart: upgrade to newer than 4.4.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-25228 being exploited?

CVE-2025-25228 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-2025-25228 affect?

CVE-2025-25228 affects virtuemart. Severity is low (CVSS 3.8). A SQL injection in VirtueMart component 1.0.0 - 4.4.7 for Joomla allows authenticated attackers (administrator) to execute arbitrary SQL commands in the product management area in backend.

How urgent is CVE-2025-25228?

Priority 18/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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