CVE-2020-36999
elaniin CMS 1.0 - Authentication Bypass
Description
Elaniin CMS 1.0 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows attackers to access the dashboard by manipulating the login page with SQL injection. Attackers can bypass authentication by sending crafted email and password parameters with '=''or' payload to login.php, granting unauthorized access to the system.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 29, 2026, 3:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 29, 2026, 4:31 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Elaniin CMS to the latest version.
- Sanitize all user inputs for SQL injection.
- Implement parameterized queries for database operations.
- Review and strengthen authentication mechanisms.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2020-36999.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://elaniin.com/ | |
| https://github.com/elaniin/CMS | |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48705 | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/elaniin-cms-authentication-bypass |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 29, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Elaniin CMS 1.0 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows attackers to access the dashboard by manipulating the login page with SQL injection. Attackers can bypass authentication by sending crafted email and password parameters with '=''or' payload to login.php, granting unauthorized access to the system. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-89 Added Reference https://elaniin.com/ Added Reference https://github.com/elaniin/CMS Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48705 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/elaniin-cms-authentication-bypass