CVE-2016-20018

CVE-2016-20018 is a high-severity vulnerability in Knexjs Knex with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.

Key facts

Description

Knex Knex.js through 2.3.0 has a limited SQL injection vulnerability that can be exploited to ignore the WHERE clause of a SQL query.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-20018?
Knex Knex.js through 2.3.0 has a limited SQL injection vulnerability that can be exploited to ignore the WHERE clause of a SQL query.
How severe is CVE-2016-20018?
CVE-2016-20018 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-20018 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-20018?
CVE-2016-20018 affects Knexjs Knex. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-20018?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-20018 published?
CVE-2016-20018 was published on 2022-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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