# CVE-2018-7765: U.Motion - SQLi

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Page: https://tracker.crowdsec.net/cves/CVE-2018-7765

## Key facts

- **Exploitation phase:** Background Noise. Continuous low-level scanning or exploitation attempts are observed, mostly opportunistic and automated.
- **CVSS score:** 8.8
- **Public exploit available:** Yes
- **Affected products:** Schneider Electric SE U.Motion
- **Weaknesses:** CWE-89 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection'))
- **Tags:** enterprise_software

## Description

The vulnerability exists within processing of track_import_export.php in Schneider Electric U.Motion Builder software versions prior to v1.3.4. The underlying SQLite database query is subject to SQL injection on the object_id input parameter.

## CrowdSec analysis

[CVE-2018-7765](https://euvd.enisa.europa.eu/vulnerability/CVE-2018-7765) is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Schneider Electric U.Motion Builder software versions prior to v1.3.4, specifically within the track_import_export.php component. By exploiting the object_id input parameter, remote attackers can manipulate database queries, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, data modification, or even full system compromise. This flaw could be leveraged for a range of attacks, including data theft and disruption of service.

CrowdSec has been tracking this vulnerability and its exploits since 11th of February 2026.

According to CrowdSec data, while opportunistic exploitation dominates, a portion of threat actors trying to exploit CVE-2018-7765 apply basic targeting methods such as port or service detection. This indicates emerging patterns of selective targeting.
Additionally, according to week-over-week analysis by CrowdSec, exploitation of CVE-2018-7765 is surging. Attack volumes are spiking well above historical norms, indicating widespread and escalating interest from threat actors. CVE-2018-7765 is currently experiencing high visibility and active exploitation across the internet.

Attackers exploit the `/umotion/modules/reporting/track_import_export.php` endpoint by injecting SQL commands into the `object_id` parameter, typically via POST requests with payloads such as `1' order by 1-- -`, to manipulate the underlying database.

## Timeline

- 2018-07-03: CVE Published. CVE-2018-7765 is published to NVD.
- 2026-02-11: Rule Released. CrowdSec releases a rule to detect CVE-2018-7765 exploitation attempts against the CrowdSec Network.
- 2026-02-11: CrowdSec First Seen. CrowdSec observes in-the-wild exploitation of CVE-2018-7765 for the first time.

## References

- https://www.schneider-electric.com/en/download/document/SEVD-2018-095-01/
- https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2018/CVE-2018-7765.yaml

## Live exploitation data

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