Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2020-26042 is a reported SQL injection issue in Hoosk CMS v1.8.0, specifically in the installer file install/index.php. SQL injection can expose or modify database data, but the supplied sources do not provide CVSS scoring, confirmed exploitation, or vendor remediation details.
Executive priority
Treat this as an exposure-reduction item for any Hoosk CMS estate. Prioritize internet-facing installations, especially if installer files remain deployed. Urgency is harder to rank because the sources omit CVSS, patch status, and confirmed exploitation.
Technical view
The CVE record describes SQL injection in Hoosk CMS v1.8.0 install/index.php. The affected CPE data and CWE mapping are not provided in the bundle. The public reference is a researcher write-up, but no official patch, workaround, or exploitation-in-the-wild evidence is included.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where Hoosk CMS v1.8.0 is deployed and the installer path remains reachable. Systems without Hoosk CMS, without version 1.8.0, or without accessible installer files are less likely affected based on the provided evidence.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. Public technical details exist in a GitHub researcher reference, but the provided CVE data does not confirm exploit maturity or real-world use.
Researcher notes
The record is sparse: no CVSS, no CWE, no structured affected product entry, and no official fix reference in the bundle. Analysis should stay anchored to Hoosk CMS v1.8.0 and install/index.php until stronger vendor or CNA data is available.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory Hoosk CMS deployments and confirm whether version 1.8.0 is present.
- Check Hoosk CMS maintainer guidance for a fixed release or official workaround.
- Remove or block public access to installer files when installation is complete.
- Restrict access to install/index.php at the web server or edge proxy.
- Review database and application backups before making production changes.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Hoosk CMS v1.8.0 is installed in production or staging.
- Check whether /install/index.php is reachable from untrusted networks.
- Review web logs for requests to installer paths and unusual query patterns.
- Review application and database logs for SQL errors around installer access.
- Verify any vendor-recommended fixed version or workaround is applied.
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/kr0za/bugs/blob/master/hoosk.md#0x02-install-sqliCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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