CVE-2020-13588Public exploitNetwork attack vector

Database read or modification via heading_field_id injection

Published Aug 17, 2021 · Updated Aug 4, 2024

SQL injection in Rukovoditel 2.7.2 allows remote attackers to execute SQL statements through the heading_field_id parameter. The set_heading_field_id action inserts the POSTed heading_field_id value directly into an UPDATE query without db_input filtering. Reachability requires administrator credentials or a forged request executed through an administrator's browser, permitting database reads or changes within the application's database privileges.

CVSS severity5.4
Medium
EPSS probability0.97%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

SQL injection in Rukovoditel 2.7.2 allows remote attackers to execute SQL statements through the heading_field_id parameter. The set_heading_field_id action inserts the POSTed heading_field_id value directly into an UPDATE query without db_input filtering. Reachability requires administrator credentials or a forged request executed through an administrator's browser, permitting database reads or changes within the application's database privileges.

The record

CVE
CVE-2020-13588
Published
Aug 17, 2021
Updated
Aug 4, 2024
Vendor
Rukovoditel
Product
Rukovoditel
Classifications
CWE-89, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Aug 17, 2021CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Aug 4, 2024Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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  1. Affected versionversion=Rukovoditel Project Management App 2.7.2

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

Rukovoditel · Rukovoditelversion=Rukovoditel Project Management App 2.7.2

Published CVSS scores

5.4Cisco TalosCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

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Attacks

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitPublished

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-89Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
T1190Exploit Public-Facing Application

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