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Plain-English summary
CVE-2020-20392 describes a SQL injection issue in imcat v5.2. If an organization runs this software and the affected add_coms endpoint is reachable, an attacker may be able to manipulate database queries. Public evidence is sparse, with no CVSS score, KEV listing, or named fix in the provided sources.
Executive priority
Prioritize investigation if imcat v5.2 is internet-facing or supports sensitive data. With no severity score or confirmed exploitation in the provided sources, urgency depends on whether the affected software and endpoint exist in your environment.
Technical view
The CVE record identifies SQL injection in imcat v5.2 via the fm[auser] parameter in coms/add_coms.php. The provided record has no CVSS, CWE, structured affected CPEs, or remediation details. Treat exposure as application-specific until the deployed version and reachable route are confirmed.
Likely exposure
Likely exposure is limited to systems running imcat v5.2 with coms/add_coms.php accessible. The CVE affected-product fields are n/a, so vulnerability managers should confirm software presence through inventory, source review, or deployment records rather than relying on CPE matching.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not show CISA KEV inclusion or confirmed active exploitation. The public reference is a GitHub issue. SQL injection is a serious vulnerability class, but the available evidence does not establish exploit maturity, authentication requirements, or real-world abuse.
Researcher notes
Evidence is minimal: the CVE description and referenced GitHub issue identify the parameter and file path, but not impact depth, privileges, patch status, or exploit status. Avoid assuming broader imcat versions are affected without vendor or code evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Check imcat project guidance and issue tracker for fixed versions or patches.
- Restrict access to the affected add_coms functionality until remediation is confirmed.
- Review application logs for suspicious requests to coms/add_coms.php.
- Ensure the application database account uses least-privilege permissions.
- Apply any vendor-confirmed fix after testing in a non-production environment.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether imcat v5.2 is deployed in any environment.
- Identify whether coms/add_coms.php is reachable from untrusted networks.
- Review fm[auser] handling for parameterized database access.
- Check logs for unusual input patterns targeting the affected endpoint.
- Verify any remediation against vendor guidance in a test environment.
Public sources used
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Database behavior lookup
The CVE wording references database injection or access, so collection and exfiltration review may help. This is a Glexia inferred lookup path, not an official MITRE, ATT&CK, or CVE Program mapping.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/peacexie/imcat/issues/5CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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