CVE-2020-37083 addressbook 9.0.0.1 - 'id' SQL Injection
Remote attackers can extract database information via time-based blind SQL injection in the photo.php endpoint of PHP Address Book.
- 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-2020-37083?
CVE-2020-37083 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in chatelao PHP Address Book, published on 3 Feb 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
PHP AddressBook 9.0.0.1 contains a time-based blind SQL injection vulnerability that allows remote attackers to manipulate database queries through the 'id' parameter. Attackers can inject crafted SQL statements with time delays to extract information by observing response times in the photo.php endpoint.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-37083?
How do I fix CVE-2020-37083?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-37083 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-2020-37083 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-37083 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p3xh-76cc-cfqr.