CVE-2020-37116

Gunet Open Eclass Platform broken access control

8.8 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.48%

Published3 Feb 2026

Description

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.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredLow

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Gunet Open Eclass Platform1.7.3

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

References

https://download.openeclass.org/files/docs/1.7/CHANGES.txtRelease Notes
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48163ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.openeclass.org/Product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/gunet-openeclass-e-learning-platform-phpmyadmin-remote-accessThird Party Advisory

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2020-37116 being actively exploited?

CVE-2020-37116 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.48%.

How severe is CVE-2020-37116?

CVE-2020-37116 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2020-37116?

Affected products include Gunet Open Eclass Platform.

How do I fix CVE-2020-37116?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.