How severe is CVE-2020-37224?

CVE-2020-37224 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, 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 low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-37224 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-37224?

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-2020-37224 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2020-37224 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-31225.

When was CVE-2020-37224 published?

CVE-2020-37224 was published on 2026-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-37224

CVE-2020-37224 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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 7.1)
CVSS v4: 7.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2020-31225
Weakness: CWE-89
Published: 2026-05-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Joomla J2 JOBS 1.3.0 contains an authenticated SQL injection vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting SQL code through the 'sortby' parameter. Attackers can send POST requests to the administrator index with malicious 'sortby' values to extract sensitive database information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-37224?: Joomla J2 JOBS 1.3.0 contains an authenticated SQL injection vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting SQL code through the 'sortby' parameter. Attackers can send POST requests to the administrator index with malicious 'sortby' values to extract sensitive database information.
How severe is CVE-2020-37224?: CVE-2020-37224 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, 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 low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-37224 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-37224?: 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-2020-37224 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2020-37224 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-31225.
When was CVE-2020-37224 published?: CVE-2020-37224 was published on 2026-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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