WeiPHP 5.0 - SQLi (CVE-2020-20300)

CVE-2020-20300 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability affecting WeiPHP, specifically within the database query handling logic. This flaw allows remote attackers to manipulate SQL queries and potentially achieve remote code execution or exfiltrate sensitive data by crafting malicious input to certain parameters.

CrowdSec has been tracking this vulnerability and its exploits since 9th of October 2024.

CrowdSec network observations suggest that most exploitation of CVE-2020-20300 involves focused reconnaissance to identify viable targets. Attackers typically tailor their campaigns based on system exposure and configuration. It is unlikely that a given attack is accidental. Telemetry from the CrowdSec network also shows that exploitation activity for CVE-2020-20300 remains steady week-over-week. Attack volumes are consistent with long-term trends, indicating sustained interest from threat actors. CVE-2020-20300 continues to be an active part of the threat landscape and will likely remain this way for the forseeable future.

Attack attempts are typically directed at URLs containing /public/index.php/home/index/bind_follow.