CVE-2018-17254 (GCVE-0-2018-17254)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2018-09-20 14:00 – Updated: 2024-08-05 10:47Summary
The JCK Editor component 6.4.4 for Joomla! allows SQL Injection via the jtreelink/dialogs/links.php parent parameter.
Severity
9.8 (Critical)
CWE
- n/a
Assigner
References
2 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45423/ | exploitx_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB |
| http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161683/Jooml… | x_refsource_MISC |
Date Public
2018-09-20 00:00
Previdian
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant
KEV entry ID: 12f9f445-6d31-4897-a6bb-5520c97a620c
Exploited: Yes
Timestamps
First Seen: 2026-09-08
Asserted: 2026-09-08
Scope
Notes: The JCK Editor component 6.4.4 for Joomla! allows SQL Injection via the jtreelink/dialogs/links.php parent parameter. | Affected: n/a | CVSS: 9.8 (CRITICAL) | EPSS: 0.82976 | Used in malware: unknown | Not yet in CISA KEV: True
Evidence
Type: Public Report
Signal: Successful Exploitation
Confidence: 70%
Source: previdian
Details
| Feed | Previdian (previdian.com) |
|---|---|
| Title | The JCK Editor component 6.4.4 for Joomla! allows SQL Injection via the jtreelink/dialogs/links.php parent parameter. |
| Vendor | None |
| Product | n/a |
| Added Date | 2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z |
| Cvss Score | 9.8 |
| Epss Score | 0.82976 |
| Cvss Severity | CRITICAL |
| Epss Percentile | 0.99651 |
| Used In Malware | unknown |
| Ahead Of Cisa Kev | None |
| Not Yet In Cisa Kev | True |
References
Created: 2026-09-09 11:00 UTC
| Updated: 2026-09-09 11:00 UTC
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