EyesOfNetwork - SQLi (CVE-2020-8656)

CVE-2020-8656 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in EyesOfNetwork 5.3's API, specifically version 2.4.2, which allows unauthenticated attackers to exploit the username field in getApiKey for authentication bypass and potentially gain unauthorized access. This flaw could be leveraged to compromise sensitive data, escalate privileges, or execute arbitrary commands on the affected system.

CrowdSec has been tracking this vulnerability and its exploits since 15th of October 2025.

Data from the CrowdSec community indicates that exploitation of CVE-2020-8656 is highly selective and intelligence-driven. Threat actors use advanced reconnaissance and carefully choose their targets, often as part of sophisticated campaigns or advanced persistent threat operations. Data from the CrowdSec community also indicates a gradual decrease in attacks targeting CVE-2020-8656. While still present in the wild, exploitation levels have dropped noticeably week-over-week. This may signal that the vulnerability is becoming less relevant or that defenses are improving fast enough for attackers to lose interest.

Attackers exploit the /eonapi/getApiKey endpoint by injecting SQL commands into the username parameter, often using UNION SELECT or time-based payloads, to bypass authentication or extract sensitive data.