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Plain-English summary
CVE-2020-36541 is a SQL injection issue in Demokratian. A remotely reachable file can accept manipulated input that may let an unauthenticated attacker affect database confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Public exploit information exists, but the provided sources do not show confirmed active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority internet exposure issue if Demokratian is deployed. The business risk is unauthorized database access or tampering, with incomplete version information increasing the need for direct asset validation.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-89 in basicos_php/genera_select.php, where id_provincia input is not safely handled. The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.3 with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction. A referenced project commit appears related to remediation, but affected versions are not specified.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to organizations running Demokratian with the vulnerable basicos_php/genera_select.php endpoint reachable, especially internet-facing deployments. The source bundle does not identify exact affected versions, package names, or CPEs.
Exploitation context
The vulnerability is remotely exploitable and public exploit details have been disclosed. CISA KEV status is false in the provided bundle, and no cited source confirms active exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports SQL injection in id_provincia within basicos_php/genera_select.php. The bundle states public disclosure and possible use, not confirmed exploitation. Version scope is weak, so validation should focus on code presence, endpoint reachability, and whether the referenced commit is applied.
Mitigation direction
- Apply the referenced Demokratian project patch or current vendor guidance after testing.
- If patch status is unclear, restrict public access to genera_select.php.
- Review database input handling for parameterized queries around id_provincia.
- Monitor application and database logs for suspicious requests to the endpoint.
- Track upstream Demokratian advisories because affected versions are not specified.
Validation and detection
- Inventory systems running Demokratian and identify public-facing instances.
- Check whether basicos_php/genera_select.php exists in deployed source.
- Verify deployed code includes the referenced Bitbucket remediation commit or later fix.
- Review logs for abnormal id_provincia values and database error patterns.
- Confirm tests cover request handling for invalid id_provincia input.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L3.93.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.3HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://alquimistadesistemas.com/sql-injection-y-archivo-peligroso-en-demokratianCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://bitbucket.org/csalgadow/demokratian_votaciones/commits/b56c48b519fc52efa65404c312ea9bbde320e3faCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://vuldb.com/?id.159434CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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