CVE-2020-36999 elaniin CMS 1.0 - Authentication Bypass
Attackers can bypass authentication in Elaniin CMS via SQL injection to gain unauthorized dashboard access.
- 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-2020-36999?
CVE-2020-36999 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Elaniin CMS, published on 29 Jan 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Elaniin CMS 1.0 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows attackers to access the dashboard by manipulating the login page with SQL injection. Attackers can bypass authentication by sending crafted email and password parameters with '=''or' payload to login.php, granting unauthorized access to the system.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-36999?
How do I fix CVE-2020-36999?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-36999 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-2020-36999 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-36999 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p5m8-h7p3-gmfx.