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high 8.1

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 5y ago modified 4mo 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

  • orangehrm orangehrm 4.6.0.1

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Exploit prediction

2.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 86% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).

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
  • CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command

References

Sources

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