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HIGH · 7.2

CVE-2020-8242

Unsanitized user input in ExpressionEngine <= 5.4.0 control panel member creation leads to an SQL injection. The user needs member creation/admin control panel access to execute the attack.

Vulnerability Description

Unsanitized user input in ExpressionEngine <= 5.4.0 control panel member creation leads to an SQL injection. The user needs member creation/admin control panel access to execute the attack.

CVSS Score

7.2

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
HIGH
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
ExpressionengineExpressionengine<= 5.4.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-89

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-8242?

CVE-2020-8242 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Unsanitized user input in ExpressionEngine <= 5.4.0 control panel member creation leads to an SQL injection. The user needs member creation/admin control panel access to execute the attack.

How severe is CVE-2020-8242?

CVE-2020-8242 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-8242?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Expressionengine Expressionengine.