CVE-2020-29168
CWE-89Published: February 17, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
SQL Injection vulnerability in Projectworlds Online Doctor Appointment Booking System, allows attackers to gain sensitive information via the q parameter to the getuser.php endpoint.
Risk Analysis
The Projectworlds Online Doctor Appointment Booking System is vulnerable to SQL injection via the q parameter, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information. The critical severity score highlights the risk of data exposure.
No public exploit is known, and it is not in the KEV. It is remotely exploitable.
Users should upgrade from version 1.0 and ensure all database inputs are sanitized and parameterized.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-29168 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.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-29168 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts