CVE-2020-13568
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 29.68%
Last modified
CVE-2020-13568 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. SQL injection vulnerability exists in phpGACL 3.3.7. A specially crafted HTTP request can lead to a SQL injection. EPSS estimates a 29.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
SQL injection vulnerability exists in phpGACL 3.3.7. A specially crafted HTTP request can lead to a SQL injection. An attacker can send an HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability in admin/edit_group.php, when the POST parameter action is “Submit”, the POST parameter parent_id leads to a SQL injection.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Open-Emr | Openemr | 5.0.2 |
| Phpgacl Project | Phpgacl | 3.3.7 |
References
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1179Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1179Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-13568?
SQL injection vulnerability exists in phpGACL 3.3.7. A specially crafted HTTP request can lead to a SQL injection. An attacker can send an HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability in admin/edit_group.php, when the POST parameter action is “Submit”, the POST parameter parent_id leads to a SQL injection.
How severe is CVE-2020-13568?
CVE-2020-13568 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 29.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-13568?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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