CVE-2020-37147 ATutor 2.2.4 - 'id' SQL Injection
Authenticated attackers can inject SQL via the id parameter in ATutor's admin deletion page to read or modify database information.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-37147?
CVE-2020-37147 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in ATutor, published on 6 Feb 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
ATutor 2.2.4 contains a SQL injection vulnerability in the admin user deletion page that allows authenticated attackers to manipulate database queries through the 'id' parameter. Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by injecting malicious SQL code into the 'id' parameter of the admin_delete.php script to potentially extract or modify database information.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-37147?
How do I fix CVE-2020-37147?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-37147 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-2020-37147 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-37147 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qhqf-2vhv-8929.