CVE-2020-27246Network attack vector

Authenticated SQL injection via immoComment query concatenation

Published May 11, 2021 · Updated Aug 4, 2024

SQL injection in OpenClinic GA 5.173.3 allows remote authenticated users to alter database queries through the immoComment parameter. The listImmoLabels.jsp page concatenates immoComment between wildcard characters in a WHERE clause before passing the completed string to prepareStatement. A valid application session and the find action are required; successful injection can compromise database confidentiality and integrity.

CVSS severity6.4
Medium
EPSS probability0.81%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

SQL injection in OpenClinic GA 5.173.3 allows remote authenticated users to alter database queries through the immoComment parameter. The listImmoLabels.jsp page concatenates immoComment between wildcard characters in a WHERE clause before passing the completed string to prepareStatement. A valid application session and the find action are required; successful injection can compromise database confidentiality and integrity.

The record

CVE
CVE-2020-27246
Published
May 11, 2021
Updated
Aug 4, 2024
Vendor
OpenClinic GA Project
Product
OpenClinic GA
Classifications
CWE-89, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
authenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. May 11, 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=OpenClinic GA 5.173.3

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesauthenticated

What is affected?

OpenClinic GA Project · OpenClinic GAversion=OpenClinic GA 5.173.3

Published CVSS scores

6.4Cisco TalosCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

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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
Privilegesauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

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

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