CVE-2020-5651: SQL injection vulnerability in Simple Download Monitor 3.8.8 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute ar

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-5651?

simple download monitor: upgrade to newer than 3.8.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-5651 being exploited?

CVE-2020-5651 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2020-5651 affect?

CVE-2020-5651 affects simple download monitor. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). SQL injection vulnerability in Simple Download Monitor 3.8.8 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a specially crafted URL.

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2020-5651 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting simple download monitor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in Simple Download Monitor 3.8.8 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a specially crafted URL.

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	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2020-10-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): JPCERT/CC · Vendor: tipsandtricks-hq

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-10-21 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tipsandtricks-hq simple download monitor UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.8.8

Fixed in: newer than 3.8.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy simple-download-monitor || rpm -q simple-download-monitor || simple-download-monitor --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.8.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade simple-download-monitor

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade simple-download-monitor

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-5651?

simple download monitor: upgrade to newer than 3.8.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-5651 being exploited?

CVE-2020-5651 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-2020-5651 affect?

CVE-2020-5651 affects simple download monitor. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). SQL injection vulnerability in Simple Download Monitor 3.8.8 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a specially crafted URL.

How urgent is CVE-2020-5651?

Priority 49/100. High severity

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