CVE-2020-16277: An SQL injection vulnerability in the Analytics component of SAINT Security Suite 8.0 through 9.8.20 allows a

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2020-16277 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting saint security suite. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An SQL injection vulnerability in the Analytics component of SAINT Security Suite 8.0 through 9.8.20 allows a remote, authenticated attacker to gain unauthorized access to the database.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 32%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2020-08-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: carson-saint

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-08-10 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

carson-saint saint security suite UPGRADE

Affected: >= 8.0 and <= 9.8.20

Fixed in: newer than 9.8.20

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy saint-security-suite || rpm -q saint-security-suite || saint-security-suite --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 9.8.20 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade saint-security-suite

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade saint-security-suite

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 8.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison saint-security-suite sudo apt install saint-security-suite=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.0> sudo apt-mark hold saint-security-suite

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list saint-security-suite sudo dnf downgrade saint-security-suite-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.0> sudo dnf versionlock add saint-security-suite

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2020-16277?

saint security suite: upgrade to newer than 9.8.20. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-16277 being exploited?

CVE-2020-16277 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-2020-16277 affect?

CVE-2020-16277 affects saint security suite. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). An SQL injection vulnerability in the Analytics component of SAINT Security Suite 8.0 through 9.8.20 allows a remote, authenticated attacker to gain unauthorized access to the database.

How urgent is CVE-2020-16277?

Priority 48/100. High severity

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