CVE-2020-15226

Name: CVE-2020-15226
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-07T20:15:11.99+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 1.02%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-15226 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. In GLPI before version 9.5.2, there is a SQL Injection in the API's search function. Not only is it possible to break the SQL syntax, but it is also possible to utilise a UNION SELECT query to reflect sensitive information such as the current database version, or database user. EPSS estimates a 1.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In GLPI before version 9.5.2, there is a SQL Injection in the API's search function. Not only is it possible to break the SQL syntax, but it is also possible to utilise a UNION SELECT query to reflect sensitive information such as the current database version, or database user. The most likely scenario for this vulnerability is with someone who has an API account to the system. The issue is patched in version 9.5.2. A proof-of-concept with technical details is available in the linked advisory.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.02%

59.1th 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/3dc4475c56b241ad659cc5c7cb5fb65727409cf0Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/glpi-project/glpi/security/advisories/GHSA-jwpv-7m4h-5gvcExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/glpi-project/glpi/commit/3dc4475c56b241ad659cc5c7cb5fb65727409cf0Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/glpi-project/glpi/security/advisories/GHSA-jwpv-7m4h-5gvcExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-15226?

How severe is CVE-2020-15226?

CVE-2020-15226 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15226?

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