HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2020-36542
CRITICAL

CVE-2020-36542

CWE-269Published: June 7, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Demokratian. This affects an unknown part of the file install/install3.php. The manipulation leads to privilege escalation. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-36542 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

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

Affected Vendors & Products

demokratian1 product(s)
demokratian
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

PATCHhttps://alquimistadesistemas.com/sql-injection-y-archivo-peligroso-en-demokratian
PATCHhttps://bitbucket.org/csalgadow/demokratian_votaciones/commits/0d073ee461edd5f42528d41e00bf0a7b22e86bb3
PATCHhttps://alquimistadesistemas.com/sql-injection-y-archivo-peligroso-en-demokratian
PATCHhttps://bitbucket.org/csalgadow/demokratian_votaciones/commits/0d073ee461edd5f42528d41e00bf0a7b22e86bb3
ADVISORYhttps://vuldb.com/?id.159435
ADVISORYhttps://vuldb.com/?id.159435

All References (6)

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https://alquimistadesistemas.com/sql-injection-y-archivo-peligroso-en-demokratianExploit · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://bitbucket.org/csalgadow/demokratian_votaciones/commits/0d073ee461edd5f42528d41e00bf0a7b22e86bb3Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://vuldb.com/?id.159435Third Party Advisory
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https://alquimistadesistemas.com/sql-injection-y-archivo-peligroso-en-demokratianExploit · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://bitbucket.org/csalgadow/demokratian_votaciones/commits/0d073ee461edd5f42528d41e00bf0a7b22e86bb3Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://vuldb.com/?id.159435Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2020-36542
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-269
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 7, 2022

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2020-36542 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. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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