CVE-2020-18746: SQL Injection in AiteCMS v1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the component "aitecms/log

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HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2020-18746 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting aitecms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL Injection in AiteCMS v1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the component "aitecms/login/diy_list.php".

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2021-08-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: aitecms

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-08-18 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

aitecms aitecms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy aitecms || rpm -q aitecms || aitecms --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison aitecms sudo apt install aitecms=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold aitecms

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

dnf --showduplicates list aitecms sudo dnf downgrade aitecms-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add aitecms

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-2020-18746?

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

Is CVE-2020-18746 being exploited?

CVE-2020-18746 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-2020-18746 affect?

CVE-2020-18746 affects aitecms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). SQL Injection in AiteCMS v1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the component "aitecms/login/diy_list.php".

How urgent is CVE-2020-18746?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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