CVE-2020-36768 rl-institut NESP2 database.py sql injection
Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in NESP2 to read or modify database contents, requiring immediate patching.
- 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-2020-36768?
CVE-2020-36768 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in rl-institut NESP2, published on 3 Dec 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability was found in rl-institut NESP2 Initial Release/1.0. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the file app/database.py. The manipulation leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The patch is identified as 07c0cdf36cf6a4345086d07b54423723a496af5e. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. VDB-246642 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-36768?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Reiner-Lemoine-Institut Nesp2.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36768?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-36768 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-2020-36768 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-36768 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ch26-w8p4-8q82.