CVE-2020-29437 json
SQL injection in the Buzz module of OrangeHRM through 4.6 allows remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the o…
published 2021-01-05 5 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2020-21810
- cvss
- 8.1
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.8%
- EPSS 2.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 86%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
SQL injection in the Buzz module of OrangeHRM through 4.6 allows remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the orangehrmBuzzPlugin/lib/dao/BuzzDao.php loadMorePostsForm[profileUserId] parameter to the buzz/loadMoreProfile endpoint.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
2.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 86% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- horizon3.ai https://www.horizon3.ai/disclosures/orangehrm-sqli.html referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 8.1 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command
References
-
github.com
/orangehrm/orangehrm/pull/699
patch, third-party-advisory
-
horizon3.ai
/disclosures/orangehrm-sqli.html
exploit, third-party-advisory
-
github.com
/orangehrm/orangehrm/issues/695
third-party-advisory
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github.com
/orangehrm/orangehrm/releases
release-notes, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2020-29437
- NVD CVE-2020-29437
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