How severe is CVE-2020-15176?

CVE-2020-15176 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-15176 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-15176?

CVE-2020-15176 affects Glpi-project Glpi. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15176?

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-2020-15176 published?

CVE-2020-15176 was published on 2020-10-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-15176

CVE-2020-15176 is a high-severity vulnerability in Glpi-project Glpi with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.7. 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

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.7)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Glpi-project Glpi
Published: 2020-10-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In GLPI before version 9.5.2, when supplying a back tick in input that gets put into a SQL query,the application does not escape or sanitize allowing for SQL Injection to occur. Leveraging this vulnerability an attacker is able to exfiltrate sensitive information like passwords, reset tokens, personal details, and more. The issue is patched in version 9.5.2

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-15176?: In GLPI before version 9.5.2, when supplying a back tick in input that gets put into a SQL query,the application does not escape or sanitize allowing for SQL Injection to occur. Leveraging this vulnerability an attacker is able to exfiltrate sensitive information like passwords, reset tokens, personal details, and more. The issue is patched in version 9.5.2
How severe is CVE-2020-15176?: CVE-2020-15176 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-15176 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-15176?: CVE-2020-15176 affects Glpi-project Glpi. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-15176?: 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-2020-15176 published?: CVE-2020-15176 was published on 2020-10-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:glpi-project:glpi:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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