Is CVE-2020-12429 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-12429 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-12429 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-12429 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-12429?

CVE-2020-12429 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2020-12429

CWE-89Published: April 28, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Online Course Registration 2.0 has multiple SQL injections that would can lead to a complete database compromise and authentication bypass in the login pages: admin/change-password.php, admin/check_availability.php, admin/index.php, change-password.php, check_availability.php, includes/header.php, index.php, and pincode-verification.php.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-12429 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.