CVE-2020-17463

Name: CVE-2020-17463
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-08-13T13:15:17.357+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 90.04%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-17463 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. FUEL CMS 1.4.7 allows SQL Injection via the col parameter to /pages/items, /permissions/items, or /navigation/items.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 90.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

FUEL CMS 1.4.7 allows SQL Injection via the col parameter to /pages/items, /permissions/items, or /navigation/items.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

90.04%

99.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Jun 10, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Thedaylightstudio	Fuel Cms	1.4.7

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158840/Fuel-CMS-1.4.7-SQL-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/89.htmlTechnical Description
https://getfuelcms.comVendor Advisory
https://github.com/daylightstudio/FUEL-CMS/archive/master.zipThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/daylightstudio/FUEL-CMS/releases/tag/1.4.8Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158840/Fuel-CMS-1.4.7-SQL-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/89.htmlTechnical Description
https://getfuelcms.comVendor Advisory
https://github.com/daylightstudio/FUEL-CMS/archive/master.zipThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/daylightstudio/FUEL-CMS/releases/tag/1.4.8Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-17463US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Aug 13, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-17463?

FUEL CMS 1.4.7 allows SQL Injection via the col parameter to /pages/items, /permissions/items, or /navigation/items.

How severe is CVE-2020-17463?

CVE-2020-17463 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 90.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2020-17463?

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