CVE-2020-25762
CWE-89Published: September 30, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
An issue was discovered in SourceCodester Seat Reservation System 1.0. The file admin_class.php does not perform input validation on the username and password parameters. An attacker can send malicious input in the post request to /admin/ajax.php?action=login and bypass authentication, extract sensitive information etc.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-25762 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), with a CVSS base score of 9.1.
A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2020-25762. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-25762 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts