CVE-2020-24932Public exploitNetwork attack vector

Database disclosure via injectable complaint identifier

Published Oct 27, 2021 · Updated Aug 4, 2024

SQL injection in SourceCodester Complaint Management System 1.0 allows remote attackers to retrieve database contents through a crafted cid value. The complaint-details.php endpoint accepts SQL syntax in the cid parameter, enabling error-based blind extraction from the backing MySQL database. The published proof of concept targets the administrative path and sends a PHP session cookie, while the public record does not establish the required account role.

CVSS severity9.8
Critical
EPSS probability1.64%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

SQL injection in SourceCodester Complaint Management System 1.0 allows remote attackers to retrieve database contents through a crafted cid value. The complaint-details.php endpoint accepts SQL syntax in the cid parameter, enabling error-based blind extraction from the backing MySQL database. The published proof of concept targets the administrative path and sends a PHP session cookie, while the public record does not establish the required account role.

The record

CVE
CVE-2020-24932
Published
Oct 27, 2021
Updated
Aug 4, 2024
Vendor
Unknown vendor
Product
Unknown product
Classifications
CWE-89, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
Unavailable

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Oct 27, 2021CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Aug 4, 2024Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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What conditions does exploitation require?

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What is affected?

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Published CVSS scores

9.8NIST National Vulnerability DatabaseCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
7.5NIST National Vulnerability DatabaseAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

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Attacks

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Sep 9, 2026Sep 15, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 15, 2026
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Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
PrivilegesUnavailable
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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