How severe is CVE-2020-37116?

CVE-2020-37116 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-37116 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-37116?

CVE-2020-37116 affects Gunet Open Eclass Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-37116?

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-2020-37116 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2020-37116 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-30979.

When was CVE-2020-37116 published?

CVE-2020-37116 was published on 2026-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-37116

CVE-2020-37116 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gunet Open Eclass Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v4: 8.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2020-30979
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Gunet Open Eclass Platform
Published: 2026-02-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

GUnet OpenEclass 1.7.3 includes phpMyAdmin 2.10.0.2 by default, which allows remote logins. Attackers with access to the platform can remotely access phpMyAdmin and, after uploading a shell, view the config.php file to obtain the MySQL password, leading to full database compromise.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-37116?: GUnet OpenEclass 1.7.3 includes phpMyAdmin 2.10.0.2 by default, which allows remote logins. Attackers with access to the platform can remotely access phpMyAdmin and, after uploading a shell, view the config.php file to obtain the MySQL password, leading to full database compromise.
How severe is CVE-2020-37116?: CVE-2020-37116 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-37116 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-37116?: CVE-2020-37116 affects Gunet Open Eclass Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-37116?: 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-2020-37116 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2020-37116 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-30979.
When was CVE-2020-37116 published?: CVE-2020-37116 was published on 2026-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gunet:open_eclass_platform:1.7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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