CVE-2020-37053 Navigate CMS 2.8.7 - ''sidx' SQL Injection

High 7.1 Published Updated

Authenticated attackers can exploit SQL injection in Navigate CMS to extract database information and administrative activation keys, enabling account takeover.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2020-37053?

CVE-2020-37053 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Naviwebs S.C. Navigate CMS, published on 30 Jan 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Navigate CMS 2.8.7 contains an authenticated SQL injection vulnerability that allows attackers to leak database information by manipulating the 'sidx' parameter in comments. Attackers can exploit the vulnerability to extract user activation keys by using time-based blind SQL injection techniques, potentially enabling password reset for administrative accounts.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-37053?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Naviwebs Navigate Cms.

How do I fix CVE-2020-37053?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-37053 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-2020-37053 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-37053 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j2fj-xcrm-m79v.

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