CVE-2020-24770
CVE-2020-24770 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Nexusphp with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Nexusphp
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
SQL injection vulnerability in modrules.php in NexusPHP 1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-24770?
- SQL injection vulnerability in modrules.php in NexusPHP 1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2020-24770?
- CVE-2020-24770 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-24770 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-24770?
- CVE-2020-24770 affects Nexusphp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-24770?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2020-24770 published?
- CVE-2020-24770 was published on 2022-03-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/burpheart/CVE/2020-08-13-02.md
- https://github.com/burpheart/CVE/blob/master/2020-08-13-02.md
- https://nexusphp.org/2021/02/03/nexusphp-v1-6-0-beta2/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:nexusphp:nexusphp:1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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