CVE-2020-36972
CVE-2020-36972 is a high-severity vulnerability in Smartdatasoft Smartblog with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. 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 8.2)
- CVSS v4: 8.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2020-30879
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Smartdatasoft Smartblog
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
SmartBlog 2.0.1 contains a blind SQL injection vulnerability in the 'id_post' parameter of the details controller that allows attackers to extract database information. Attackers can systematically test and retrieve database contents by injecting crafted SQL queries that compare character-by-character of database information.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-36972?
- SmartBlog 2.0.1 contains a blind SQL injection vulnerability in the 'id_post' parameter of the details controller that allows attackers to extract database information. Attackers can systematically test and retrieve database contents by injecting crafted SQL queries that compare character-by-character of database information.
- How severe is CVE-2020-36972?
- CVE-2020-36972 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, 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 low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2020-36972 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-36972?
- CVE-2020-36972 affects Smartdatasoft Smartblog. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-36972?
- 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.
- Does CVE-2020-36972 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2020-36972 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-30879.
- When was CVE-2020-36972 published?
- CVE-2020-36972 was published on 2026-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/smartdatasoft/smartblog
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48995
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/smartblog-idpost-blind-sql-injection
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:smartdatasoft:smartblog:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:prestashop:*:*
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