CVE-2020-18544

Name: CVE-2020-18544
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-07-12T20:15:08.427+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-18544 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. SQL Injection in WMS v1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the "username" parameter in the component "chkuser.php".. EPSS estimates a 2.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SQL Injection in WMS v1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the "username" parameter in the component "chkuser.php".

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

2.33%

81.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wms Project	Wms	1.0

References

https://github.com/FeMiner/wms/issues/5Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/FeMiner/wms/issues/5Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 12, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-18544?

SQL Injection in WMS v1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the "username" parameter in the component "chkuser.php".

How severe is CVE-2020-18544?

CVE-2020-18544 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-18544?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-18544?

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Source: NVD / NIST