CVE-2020-20800 SQL injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

SQL injection in MetInfo CMS installer allows attackers to read or modify database contents during setup.

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-2020-20800?

CVE-2020-20800 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Metinfo Metinfo, published on 29 Sep 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in MetInfo v7.0.0 beta. There is SQL Injection via the install/index.php?action=adminsetup&cndata=yes&endata=yes&showdata=yes URI.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-20800?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Metinfo Metinfo.

How do I fix CVE-2020-20800?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-20800 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-2020-20800 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-20800 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Metinfo Metinfo vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-52jg-r5c7-vmcg.

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