CVE-2020-35122
CWE-89Published: December 15, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
An issue was discovered in the Keysight Database Connector plugin before 1.5.0 for Confluence. A malicious user could bypass the access controls for using a saved database connection profile to submit arbitrary SQL against a saved database connection.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-35122 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 full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.
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-2020-35122 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts