How severe is CVE-2020-5651?

CVE-2020-5651 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-5651 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-5651?

CVE-2020-5651 affects Tipsandtricks-hq Simple Download Monitor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5651?

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-2020-5651 published?

CVE-2020-5651 was published on 2020-10-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-5651

CVE-2020-5651 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tipsandtricks-hq Simple Download Monitor 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-89.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Tipsandtricks-hq Simple Download Monitor
Published: 2020-10-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in Simple Download Monitor 3.8.8 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a specially crafted URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-5651?: SQL injection vulnerability in Simple Download Monitor 3.8.8 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a specially crafted URL.
How severe is CVE-2020-5651?: CVE-2020-5651 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-5651 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-5651?: CVE-2020-5651 affects Tipsandtricks-hq Simple Download Monitor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5651?: 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-2020-5651 published?: CVE-2020-5651 was published on 2020-10-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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