CVE-2020-36972

Name: CVE-2020-36972
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-01-28T18:16:47.84+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-36972 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. SmartBlog 2.0.1 contains a blind SQL injection vulnerability in the 'id_post' parameter of the details controller that allows attackers to extract database information. Attackers can systematically test and retrieve database contents by injecting crafted SQL queries that compare character-by-character of database information.. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SmartBlog 2.0.1 contains a blind SQL injection vulnerability in the 'id_post' parameter of the details controller that allows attackers to extract database information. Attackers can systematically test and retrieve database contents by injecting crafted SQL queries that compare character-by-character of database information.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

CVSS 4.0

8.8/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.28%

19.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Smartdatasoft	Smartblog	2.0.1

References

https://github.com/smartdatasoft/smartblogProduct
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48995Exploit
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/smartblog-idpost-blind-sql-injectionThird Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48995Exploit

Timeline

Published: Jan 28, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-36972?

How severe is CVE-2020-36972?

CVE-2020-36972 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36972?

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Source: NVD / NIST