PatchTheCVECVE-2020-15478: The Journal theme before 3.1.0 for OpenCart allows exposure of sensitive data via SQL errors.
CVE-2020-15478 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting journal. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Journal theme before 3.1.0 for OpenCart allows exposure of sensitive data via SQL errors.
Why this priority
- High severity
- EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 4.7% (top 8%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-209 |
| Published | 2020-07-01 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
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-2020-15478?
journal: upgrade to 3.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2020-15478 being exploited?
CVE-2020-15478 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-2020-15478 affect?
CVE-2020-15478 affects journal. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The Journal theme before 3.1.0 for OpenCart allows exposure of sensitive data via SQL errors.
How urgent is CVE-2020-15478?
Priority 59/100. High severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action