CVE-2020-20981 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Attackers can exploit SQL injection in the admin logs component to access sensitive database information in Metinfo CMS.

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-2020-20981?

CVE-2020-20981 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Metinfo Metinfo, published on 12 Aug 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A SQL injection in the /admin/?n=logs&c=index&a=dolist component of Metinfo 7.0 allows attackers to access sensitive database information.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-20981?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Metinfo Metinfo.

How do I fix CVE-2020-20981?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-20981 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-2020-20981 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-20981 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-fx69-v2r9-p6qc.

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