Atom CMS - SQLi (CVE-2022-25488)

CVE-2022-25488 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability affecting Atom CMS, where attackers can manipulate URL parameters to execute arbitrary SQL queries and potentially gain control over the application.

CrowdSec has been tracking this vulnerability and its exploits since 26th of March 2025.

CrowdSec network observations suggest that most exploitation of CVE-2022-25488 involves focused reconnaissance to identify viable targets. Attackers typically tailor their campaigns based on system exposure and configuration. It is unlikely that a given attack is accidental. In addition, according to the CrowdSec network, attack volume against CVE-2022-25488 has dipped slightly compared to the previous week. Although still commonly targeted, the decline suggests a cooling-off period. Long-term relevance remains, but attention is waning.

Observed attack patterns are directed at URLs containing /admin/ajax/avatar.php.