CVE-2020-24770: SQL injection vulnerability in modrules.php in NexusPHP 1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL c

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2020-24770 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting nexusphp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in modrules.php in NexusPHP 1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
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	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2022-03-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: nexusphp

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-03-30 02:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

nexusphp nexusphp DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.5

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison nexusphp sudo apt install nexusphp=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5> sudo apt-mark hold nexusphp

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

dnf --showduplicates list nexusphp sudo dnf downgrade nexusphp-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5> sudo dnf versionlock add nexusphp

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-2020-24770?

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

Is CVE-2020-24770 being exploited?

CVE-2020-24770 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-2020-24770 affect?

CVE-2020-24770 affects nexusphp. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). SQL injection vulnerability in modrules.php in NexusPHP 1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2020-24770?

Priority 65/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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