Is this vulnerability remotely exploitable?

Yes. Anyone with network access to the e-Learning PHP Script's search feature can attempt SQL injection through the `search` parameter, subject to any authentication or access controls the application enforces.

Does exploitation require authentication or special privileges?

Not necessarily. If the search functionality is exposed to unauthenticated users, then no login is required. If it is behind a login, attackers need only the level of access required to reach the search form.

What is the safest general fix pattern for this issue?

The most robust fix is to replace all dynamically constructed SQL queries using user input with prepared statements or parameterized queries, and ensure the `search` parameter is treated strictly as data, not query syntax.

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(8.2)

SQL Injection (CWE-89) in e-Learning PHP Script Search Functionality

CVE-2020-37035

Published:

Jan 30, 2026

Status:

Awaiting Analysis

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

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Frequently Asked Questions

Source

NDV

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Vulnerability Type

Category:

SQL Injection

CWE:

CWE-89

Impact:

Confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise of backend database data via SQL injection

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(8.2)

CVSS Version:

3.1

Vulnerability Type

Category:

SQL Injection

CWE:

CWE-89

Impact:

Confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise of backend database data via SQL injection

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(8.2)

CVSS Version:

3.1

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SQL Injection (CWE-89) in e-Learning PHP Script Search Functionality

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

General Mitigation Guidance

How Teams Detect Issues Like This

Frequently Asked Questions

Source

Recent Vulnerabilities

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