Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2020-36951 affects geraked phpscript-sgh 0.1.0. It is a SQL injection issue in an admin interface parameter that could let an unauthenticated network attacker infer sensitive database data. Public exploit information exists, but the provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize quickly if phpscript-sgh 0.1.0 is deployed, especially on the internet. The main business risk is unauthorized access to database information. If the product is not in use, no action is needed beyond confirming absence in asset inventories.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-89 time-based blind SQL injection through the admin interface 'id' parameter. The CVSS 4.0 score is 8.8 high: network reachable, low complexity, no privileges or user interaction, with high confidentiality impact. Affected version in the source bundle is phpscript-sgh 0.1.0 only.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to organizations running phpscript-sgh 0.1.0, especially if the admin interface is reachable from untrusted networks. The project appears niche, so broad enterprise exposure may be low, but any internet-facing deployment should be treated as urgent.
Exploitation context
ExploitDB and VulnCheck entries document the vulnerability, indicating public exploit knowledge. The sources do not establish active exploitation, and the CVE is not marked KEV in the provided bundle. Time-based blind SQL injection can enable slow, stealthy data extraction without visible errors.
Researcher notes
Evidence names phpscript-sgh 0.1.0 and the admin 'id' parameter. No source in the bundle identifies a patched release, affected CPE, or active exploitation. Treat ExploitDB as public exploit availability, not proof of real-world attacks.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any phpscript-sgh deployments and confirm whether version 0.1.0 is present.
- Check vendor or project guidance for a fixed version or official remediation.
- Restrict access to the admin interface from untrusted networks.
- If maintained internally, remediate SQL handling with parameterized queries and input validation.
- Remove or replace the application if it is unused or unsupported.
Validation and detection
- Inventory web applications for phpscript-sgh and confirm deployed versions.
- Verify whether the admin interface is internet-accessible or broadly reachable internally.
- Review web and database logs for unusual repeated admin parameter requests or timing anomalies.
- Use authorized vulnerability testing only; avoid production-impacting time-delay checks.
- Confirm remediation by reviewing code changes or vendor update status.
Public sources used
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CWE-89: Database access and collection lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-49192CVE reference · exploit
- Vendor HomepageCVE reference · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: Phpscript-sgh 0.1.0 - Time Based Blind SQL InjectionCVE reference · third-party-advisory
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