CVE-2018-25333Public exploitNetwork attack vector

Pre-auth database disclosure via login SQL injection

Published May 17, 2026 · Updated May 17, 2026

SQL injection in Nordex N149 Wind Turbine Web Server 4.0 through 4.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries without authentication. The /php/login.php handler passes the POST login value into a mysqli query, allowing crafted SQL syntax to change query behavior. The pre-authentication endpoint can expose database contents and bypass login controls.

CVSS severity8.8
High
EPSS probability0.34%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

SQL injection in Nordex N149 Wind Turbine Web Server 4.0 through 4.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries without authentication. The /php/login.php handler passes the POST login value into a mysqli query, allowing crafted SQL syntax to change query behavior. The pre-authentication endpoint can expose database contents and bypass login controls.

The record

CVE
CVE-2018-25333
Published
May 17, 2026
Updated
May 17, 2026
Vendor
Nordex SE
Product
N149 Wind Turbine Web Server
Classifications
CWE-89, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. May 17, 2026CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. May 17, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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  1. Affected versionversion=4.0 - 4.5

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

Nordex SE · N149 Wind Turbine Web Serverversion=4.0 - 4.5

Published CVSS scores

8.8VulnCheckCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
8.2VulnCheckCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N

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Attacks

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Sep 9, 2026Sep 15, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 15, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitPublished

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-89Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
T1190Exploit Public-Facing Application

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