CVE-2020-15176

Name: CVE-2020-15176
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-07T19:15:12.72+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.6/10EPSS 1.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-15176 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.6/10 on the CVSS scale. In GLPI before version 9.5.2, when supplying a back tick in input that gets put into a SQL query,the application does not escape or sanitize allowing for SQL Injection to occur. Leveraging this vulnerability an attacker is able to exfiltrate sensitive information like passwords, reset tokens, personal details, and more. EPSS estimates a 1.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In GLPI before version 9.5.2, when supplying a back tick in input that gets put into a SQL query,the application does not escape or sanitize allowing for SQL Injection to occur. Leveraging this vulnerability an attacker is able to exfiltrate sensitive information like passwords, reset tokens, personal details, and more. The issue is patched in version 9.5.2

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.6/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.13%

62.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Glpi-Project	Glpi	< 9.5.2

References

https://github.com/glpi-project/glpi/commit/f021f1f365b4acea5066d3e57c6d22658cf32575Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/glpi-project/glpi/security/advisories/GHSA-x93w-64x9-58qwThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/glpi-project/glpi/commit/f021f1f365b4acea5066d3e57c6d22658cf32575Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/glpi-project/glpi/security/advisories/GHSA-x93w-64x9-58qwThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 7, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-15176?

How severe is CVE-2020-15176?

CVE-2020-15176 has a CVSS score of 8.6/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15176?

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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Source: NVD / NIST