CVE-2020-37116

Name: CVE-2020-37116
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-02-03T18:16:12.04+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.7/10EPSS 0.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-37116 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.7/10 on the CVSS scale. GUnet OpenEclass 1.7.3 includes phpMyAdmin 2.10.0.2 by default, which allows remote logins. Attackers with access to the platform can remotely access phpMyAdmin and, after uploading a shell, view the config.php file to obtain the MySQL password, leading to full database compromise.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

GUnet OpenEclass 1.7.3 includes phpMyAdmin 2.10.0.2 by default, which allows remote logins. Attackers with access to the platform can remotely access phpMyAdmin and, after uploading a shell, view the config.php file to obtain the MySQL password, leading to full database compromise.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

CVSS 4.0

8.7/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/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

0.41%

33.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gunet	Open Eclass Platform	1.7.3

References

https://download.openeclass.org/files/docs/1.7/CHANGES.txtRelease Notes
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48163Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.openeclass.org/Product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/gunet-openeclass-e-learning-platform-phpmyadmin-remote-accessThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 3, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-37116?

How severe is CVE-2020-37116?

CVE-2020-37116 has a CVSS score of 8.7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-37116?

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Source: NVD / NIST