Is CVE-2017-20131 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-20131 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-20131 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-20131 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-20131?

CVE-2017-20131 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2017-20131

CWE-89Published: July 16, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in Itech News Portal 6.28. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the file /news-portal-script/information.php. The manipulation of the argument inf leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Itech News Portal is susceptible to a remote SQL injection attack via the information.php file. The critical severity rating reflects the potential for unauthorized data access and system manipulation.

Public exploit information is available for this vulnerability, but it is not included in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Update to the latest version of Itech News Portal to ensure the SQL injection vulnerability is remediated.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-20131 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.