CVE-2018-17254

Name: CVE-2018-17254
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-20T14:29:00.28+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 82.98%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-17254 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The JCK Editor component 6.4.4 for Joomla! allows SQL Injection via the jtreelink/dialogs/links.php parent parameter.. EPSS estimates a 82.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The JCK Editor component 6.4.4 for Joomla! allows SQL Injection via the jtreelink/dialogs/links.php parent parameter.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

82.98%

99.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Arkextensions	Jck Editor	6.4.4

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161683/Joomla-JCK-Editor-6.4.4-SQL-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45423/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161683/Joomla-JCK-Editor-6.4.4-SQL-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45423/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Sep 20, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-17254?

The JCK Editor component 6.4.4 for Joomla! allows SQL Injection via the jtreelink/dialogs/links.php parent parameter.

How severe is CVE-2018-17254?

CVE-2018-17254 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 82.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17254?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST