CVE-2024-43018

MEDIUM

Piwigo < 13.8.0 - SQL Injection via max_level and min_register Parameters

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2024-43018. PoCs published by joaosilva21.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This repository provides a detailed technical analysis of CVE-2024-43018, a SQL injection vulnerability in Piwigo versions 13.8.0 and below. The vulnerability stems from unsanitized parameters 'max_level' and 'min_register' in the 'ws_user_getList' function, allowing attackers to manipulate SQL queries for code execution or information disclosure.

Description

Piwigo 13.8.0 and below is vulnerable to SQL Injection in the parameters max_level and min_register. These parameters are used in ws_user_gerList function from file include\ws_functions\pwg.users.php and this same function is called by ws.php file at some point can be used for searching users in advanced way in /admin.php?page=user_list.

Exploits (1)

nomisec WRITEUP
by joaosilva21 · poc
https://github.com/joaosilva21/CVE-2024-43018

This repository provides a detailed technical analysis of CVE-2024-43018, a SQL injection vulnerability in Piwigo versions 13.8.0 and below. The vulnerability stems from unsanitized parameters 'max_level' and 'min_register' in the 'ws_user_getList' function, allowing attackers to manipulate SQL queries for code execution or information disclosure.

Classification
Writeup 95%
Attack Type
Sqli
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Piwigo <= 13.8.0
Auth required
Prerequisites: Access to the admin panel at '/admin.php?page=user_list' · Valid credentials for authentication
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch
https://github.com/Piwigo/Piwigo/issues/2197
Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/joaosilva21/CVE-2024-43018

Scores

CVSS v3 6.4
EPSS 0.0027
EPSS Percentile 17.7%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation poc
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-89
Status published
Products (1)
piwigo/piwigo < 13.8.0
Published Jul 29, 2025
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026