HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2020-26525
CRITICAL

CVE-2020-26525

CWE-89Published: October 2, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.1
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Damstra Smart Asset 2020.7 has SQL injection via the API/api/Asset originator parameter. This allows forcing the database and server to initiate remote connections to third party DNS servers.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-26525 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.

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

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

damstratechnology1 product(s)
smart asset
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://github.com/lukaszstu/SmartAsset-SQLinj-CVE-2020-26525/blob/main/README.md
ADVISORYhttps://support.damstratechnology.com/hc/en-us/categories/900000115446-SmartAsset-Damstra-Asset-Management-Platform
ADVISORYhttps://www.smartasset.com.au/
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/lukaszstu/SmartAsset-SQLinj-CVE-2020-26525/blob/main/README.md
ADVISORYhttps://support.damstratechnology.com/hc/en-us/categories/900000115446-SmartAsset-Damstra-Asset-Management-Platform
ADVISORYhttps://www.smartasset.com.au/

All References (6)

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https://github.com/lukaszstu/SmartAsset-SQLinj-CVE-2020-26525/blob/main/README.mdThird Party Advisory
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https://support.damstratechnology.com/hc/en-us/categories/900000115446-SmartAsset-Damstra-Asset-Management-PlatformVendor Advisory
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https://www.smartasset.com.au/Product · Vendor Advisory
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https://github.com/lukaszstu/SmartAsset-SQLinj-CVE-2020-26525/blob/main/README.mdThird Party Advisory
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https://support.damstratechnology.com/hc/en-us/categories/900000115446-SmartAsset-Damstra-Asset-Management-PlatformVendor Advisory
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https://www.smartasset.com.au/Product · Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2020-26525
CVSS Score9.1 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-89
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 2, 2020

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2020-26525 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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