CVE-2011-5020: An SQL Injection vulnerability exists in the ID parameter in Online TV Database 2011.

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2011-5020 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting online tv database. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An SQL Injection vulnerability exists in the ID parameter in Online TV Database 2011.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 36%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2020-01-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: online tv database project

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-01-10 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:35 UTCUpdated Record last modified

online tv database project online tv database DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2011

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2011

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy online-tv-database || rpm -q online-tv-database || online-tv-database --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2011 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison online-tv-database sudo apt install online-tv-database=<VERSION_BEFORE_2011> sudo apt-mark hold online-tv-database

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list online-tv-database sudo dnf downgrade online-tv-database-<VERSION_BEFORE_2011> sudo dnf versionlock add online-tv-database

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2011-5020?

online tv database: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2011-5020 being exploited?

CVE-2011-5020 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2011-5020 affect?

CVE-2011-5020 affects online tv database. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An SQL Injection vulnerability exists in the ID parameter in Online TV Database 2011.

How urgent is CVE-2011-5020?

Priority 55/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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