Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2020-26625 is a SQL injection issue reported in Gila CMS 1.15.4 and earlier. The weakness is behind the login portal and requires high privileges, so it is less urgent than unauthenticated internet-facing flaws. Organizations using Gila CMS should still verify exposure because a privileged account could read or alter limited database data.
Executive priority
Treat as a low-priority but actionable hygiene item. Prioritize if Gila CMS is internet-facing, has many privileged users, or supports sensitive business data.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-89 SQL injection through the user_id parameter after authentication in Gila CMS 1.15.4 and earlier. CVSS v3.1 is 3.8: network reachable, low complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, low confidentiality and integrity impact, no availability impact. Public Packet Storm material exists, but the bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to deployments of Gila CMS 1.15.4 or earlier where authenticated high-privilege users can access the affected login-protected function.
Exploitation context
An attacker would need valid high-privilege access first. The public advisory indicates technical details are available, but the provided sources do not establish active exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
The source bundle names affected versions but not CPEs or a fixed release. The CVE text says SQL injection via user_id after the login portal. Avoid assuming broader impact beyond Gila CMS 1.15.4 and earlier.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory any Gila CMS installations and identify versions in use.
- Check Gila CMS vendor guidance and repository for security updates or maintained releases.
- Upgrade if the vendor identifies a fixed version for this issue.
- Restrict administrative access to trusted users and networks where feasible.
- Review privileged accounts and remove unnecessary access.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Gila CMS 1.15.4 or earlier is deployed.
- Verify whether the affected authenticated function is reachable by privileged users.
- Review application and database logs for unusual privileged-user activity.
- Use authorized application security testing to confirm remediation without exposing exploit details.
- Document compensating controls if no vendor fix is available.
Public sources used
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CWE-89: Database access and collection lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Low
- CVSS
- 3.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N1.22.5CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
3.8LowVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Vulnerability timeline
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/GilaCMS/gilaCVE reference, mitre
- https://github.com/GilaCMS/gila/security/policyCVE reference, mitre
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176301/GilaCMS-1.15.4-SQL-Injection.htmlCVE reference, mitre
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.