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Plain-English summary
CVE-2020-37035 is a SQL injection issue in the search function of e-Learning PHP Script 0.1.0. An unauthenticated attacker could manipulate database queries through the search parameter, potentially exposing or altering database data. Public exploit information exists, but the provided sources do not show confirmed active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as high priority for any internet-facing deployment of the affected script. The issue can expose sensitive database information without authentication, and public exploit information exists. If the software is not in use, no direct action is needed beyond confirming inventory.
Technical view
The vulnerability is CWE-89 SQL injection in the 'search' parameter of amitkolloldey e-learning PHP Script 0.1.0. CVSS 4.0 score is 8.8, with network access, low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction required. Impact is high confidentiality and low integrity, with no availability impact stated.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to organizations running e-Learning PHP Script version 0.1.0, especially if the search functionality is reachable from the internet. The provided sources do not establish broader product impact, affected forks, or installed base size.
Exploitation context
ExploitDB is listed as a public exploit reference, so defenders should assume technical details are publicly available. However, the CVE is not marked KEV in the provided bundle, and no cited source confirms active exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
Sources identify only e-Learning PHP Script 0.1.0 as affected. No patch version or vendor fix is named in the provided bundle. Avoid assuming related projects or forks are vulnerable without code comparison. Public exploit reference exists, but active exploitation is not evidenced here.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any deployments of e-Learning PHP Script 0.1.0.
- Check the vendor repository and advisories for supported fixes or guidance.
- Limit public access to affected search functionality where feasible.
- Prioritize replacement or remediation if no maintained fix is available.
- Review database permissions to reduce impact from application-layer injection.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the application matches e-Learning PHP Script 0.1.0.
- Determine whether the vulnerable search feature is deployed and reachable.
- Review access logs for unusual search input patterns.
- Verify whether any vendor update or advisory has been applied.
- Document exposure, compensating controls, and remediation status.
Public sources used
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CWE-89: Database access and collection lookup
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- 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-48629CVE reference · exploit
- Vendor HomepageCVE reference · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: e-learning Php Script 0.1.0 - 'search' SQL InjectionCVE reference · third-party-advisory
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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.