CVE-2020-25475 SQL injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 24 Nov 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Attackers can inject SQL commands via the id parameter in the editNews action to read or modify database content.

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-2020-25475?

CVE-2020-25475 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Nov 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SimplePHPscripts News Script PHP Pro 2.3 is affected by a SQL Injection via the id parameter in an editNews action.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-25475?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Newsscriptphp News Script Php Pro.

How do I fix CVE-2020-25475?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-25475 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-2020-25475 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-25475 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hpw3-822x-7j7j.