CVE-2020-37116: GUnet OpenEclass 1.7.3 includes phpMyAdmin 2.10.0.2 by default, which allows remote logins

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2020-37116 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting open eclass platform. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

GUnet OpenEclass 1.7.3 includes phpMyAdmin 2.10.0.2 by default, which allows remote logins. Attackers with access to the platform can remotely access phpMyAdmin and, after uploading a shell, view the config.php file to obtain the MySQL password, leading to full database compromise.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 59%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-284
Published	2026-02-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: gunet

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-02-03 18:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gunet open eclass platform DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.7.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.7.3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy open-eclass-platform || rpm -q open-eclass-platform || open-eclass-platform --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.7.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison open-eclass-platform sudo apt install open-eclass-platform=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.7.3> sudo apt-mark hold open-eclass-platform

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

dnf --showduplicates list open-eclass-platform sudo dnf downgrade open-eclass-platform-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.7.3> sudo dnf versionlock add open-eclass-platform

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-37116?

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

Is CVE-2020-37116 being exploited?

CVE-2020-37116 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-2020-37116 affect?

CVE-2020-37116 affects open eclass platform. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). GUnet OpenEclass 1.7.3 includes phpMyAdmin 2.10.0.2 by default, which allows remote logins. Attackers with access to the platform can remotely access phpMyAdmin and, after uploading a shell, view the config.php file to obtain the MySQL pass

How urgent is CVE-2020-37116?

Priority 46/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities · MySQL vulnerabilities · phpMyAdmin vulnerabilities

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References

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