Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2018-6605?

Affected: Zh Baidumap (Zh Baidumap Project) versions 3.0.0.1. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2018-6605 being exploited in the wild?

It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Apr 12, 2021.

Is CVE-2018-6605 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2018-6605?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2018-6605?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2018-6605 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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CVE-2018-6605

CriticalExploitedPublic exploit

SQL Injection exists in the Zh BaiduMap 3.0.0.1 component for Joomla!

Published Feb 5, 2018 · Updated Nov 21, 2024

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2018-6605 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3) affecting Zh Baidumap (Zh Baidumap Project).
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Apr 12, 2021. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v3

9.8

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

58%

Higher than 99.0% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

2 catalog listings

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

SQL Injection exists in the Zh BaiduMap 3.0.0.1 component for Joomla! via the id parameter in a getPlacemarkDetails, getPlacemarkHoverText, getPathHoverText, or getPathDetails request.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

Catalog	Added	Remediation due	Ransomware use
Industry KEV feed	Apr 12, 2021	n/a	Not reported
CIRCL KEV	Mar 10, 2026	n/a	Not reported

Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Zh BaidumapZh Baidumap Project	3.0.0.1	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Feb 5, 2018
Added to Industry KEV feed
Apr 12, 2021
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Added to CIRCL KEV
Mar 10, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

References

7 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

SQL Injection exists in the Zh BaiduMap 3.0.0.1 component for Joomla!
Affected: Zh Baidumap (Zh Baidumap Project) versions 3.0.0.1. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Apr 12, 2021.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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