CVE-2020-20189 SQL injection in n/a
An attacker can inject SQL commands via the title parameter in the admin post creation page to read or modify database contents.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-20189?
CVE-2020-20189 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Dec 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL Injection vulnerability in NewPK 1.1 via the title parameter to admin\newpost.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-20189?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Newpk Project Newpk.
How do I fix CVE-2020-20189?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-20189 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2020-20189 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-20189 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ghvp-76xv-fjr5.