Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
PHP Address Book 9.0.0.1 has a SQL injection flaw in the photo.php id parameter. A remote, unauthenticated attacker could abuse database query handling and infer data through response timing. The sources include a public exploit reference, but do not show confirmed active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority remediation item if PHP Address Book 9.0.0.1 is deployed, particularly on public web servers. Public exploit availability increases operational risk even without confirmed active exploitation.
Technical view
CVE-2020-37083 is a time-based blind SQL injection in chatelao PHP Address Book 9.0.0.1. The vulnerable input is the id parameter used by photo.php. CVSS 4.0 is 8.8 with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction. CWE-89 applies.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to organizations running PHP Address Book version 9.0.0.1, especially if the application is internet-accessible. The provided sources do not identify other affected versions or deployment-specific prerequisites.
Exploitation context
A public Exploit-DB entry exists, indicating reproducible exploit information is publicly available. CISA KEV status is false in the provided bundle, and no cited source confirms active exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record, VulnCheck advisory, product page, and Exploit-DB reference. Sources identify one affected version and one vulnerable parameter. They do not name a fixed version, workaround, or confirmed real-world exploitation.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any PHP Address Book 9.0.0.1 deployments.
- Check vendor or project guidance for an available fixed release or patch.
- Restrict public access to affected deployments until remediation is confirmed.
- Consider retiring or replacing unsupported exposed instances if no fix is available.
- Review database and web logs for unusual photo.php id parameter activity.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed PHP Address Book version is 9.0.0.1.
- Locate any internet-facing photo.php endpoints.
- Review web logs for abnormal id parameter patterns or timing anomalies.
- Verify whether vendor guidance or a newer safe version is available.
- After remediation, retest input handling without using destructive techniques.
Public sources used
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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-48416CVE reference · exploit
- SourceForge Product PageCVE reference · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: addressbook 9.0.0.1 - 'id' 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.