Is CVE-2020-15487 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-15487 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-15487 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-15487 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-15487?

CVE-2020-15487 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2020-15487

CWE-89Published: September 30, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Re:Desk 2.3 contains a blind unauthenticated SQL injection vulnerability in the getBaseCriteria() function in the protected/models/Ticket.php file. By modifying the folder GET parameter, it is possible to execute arbitrary SQL statements via a crafted URL. Unauthenticated remote command execution is possible by using this SQL injection to update certain database values, which are then executed by a bizRule eval() function in the yii/framework/web/auth/CAuthManager.php file. Resultant authorization bypass is also possible, by recovering or modifying password hashes and password reset tokens, allowing for administrative privileges to be obtained.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-15487 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.