CVE-2020-36972CWE-89

SmartBlog 2.0.1 - 'id_post' Blind SQL injection

High · published January 28, 2026

CVSS v4.0
8.8
EPSS
0%
Percentile
24.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A blind SQL injection in SmartBlog 2.0.1 could turn your posts into an open book! A crafty attacker can poke around the database through the 'id_post' parameter, retrieving sensitive information without breaking a sweat. 🔥 Think of this vulnerability like a game of 20 questions, where an outsider is guessing specifics about your personal library—what’s in there, page by page, just by asking the right questions over and over, character by character. Every guess brings them closer to uncovering everything! If exploited, an attacker could systematically extract sensitive database information, leading to unauthorized data access that could compromise user privacy and trust. This could mean pulling usernames, passwords, or even private content straight from your database—absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a game of 20 questions, where an outsider is guessing specifics about your personal library—what’s in there, page by page, just by asking the right questions over and over, character by character. Every guess brings them closer to uncovering everything! This vulnerability allows attackers to exploit the 'id_post' parameter in the details controller of SmartBlog 2.0.1, enabling them to inject SQL queries that retrieve database contents through blind methods, testing characters one by one.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could systematically extract sensitive database information, leading to unauthorized data access that could compromise user privacy and trust. This could mean pulling usernames, passwords, or even private content straight from your database—absolutely devastating! Patch SmartBlog to version 2.0.2 immediately to close this blind SQL injection vulnerability. Additionally, consider implementing input validation and prepared statements to harden your applications against such attacks. Regular security audits are also a great idea! You’ve got this! By taking these steps, you'll be reinforcing your defenses and keeping your data safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
8.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
EPSS
0.00328 · 24.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2026-01-28T17:35Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 28 JAN 17:35Z
    SmartBlog 2.0.1 - 'id_post' Blind SQL injection
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