CVE-2020-37057Public exploitNetwork attack vector

Database data theft and modification via unsanitized fid

Published Jan 30, 2026 · Updated Jan 30, 2026

SQL injection in the feedback module of Sunny Tiwari Online Exam System 2015 allows remote attackers to read or alter database data. In dash.php, the feedback lookup copies the fid query parameter directly into a quoted SELECT statement without parameterization or escaping. No authentication or user interaction is required, and the demonstrated query manipulation can expose or change stored feedback data without interrupting the service.

CVSS severity8.8
High
EPSS probability0.52%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

SQL injection in the feedback module of Sunny Tiwari Online Exam System 2015 allows remote attackers to read or alter database data. In dash.php, the feedback lookup copies the fid query parameter directly into a quoted SELECT statement without parameterization or escaping. No authentication or user interaction is required, and the demonstrated query manipulation can expose or change stored feedback data without interrupting the service.

The record

CVE
CVE-2020-37057
Published
Jan 30, 2026
Updated
Jan 30, 2026
Vendor
Sunny Tiwari
Product
Online Exam System
Classifications
CWE-89, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Jan 30, 2026CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Jan 30, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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  1. Affected versionversion=2015

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

Sunny Tiwari · Online Exam Systemversion=2015

Published CVSS scores

9.8NIST NVDCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
8.8VulnCheckCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
8.2VulnCheckCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/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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