CVE-2020-36999CWE-89

elaniin CMS 1.0 - Authentication Bypass

High · published January 29, 2026

CVSS v4.0
8.8
EPSS
0%
Percentile
26.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafty SQL injection lets attackers bypass authentication in Elaniin CMS 1.0 with just a few manipulated login parameters! 🔥 Think of it like gaining access to a swanky members-only club simply by slipping the bouncer a fake ID that they never bothered to verify — it's surprisingly easy! An attacker could waltz right into the dashboard and gain unauthorized access, potentially compromising sensitive data and taking control of the system. This could lead to data breaches, unauthorized changes, or even total system takeover — absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like gaining access to a swanky members-only club simply by slipping the bouncer a fake ID that they never bothered to verify — it's surprisingly easy! This vulnerability allows attackers to exploit SQL injection in the login page by manipulating the email and password fields, letting them bypass authentication altogether and access the dashboard without valid credentials.

What to do

An attacker could waltz right into the dashboard and gain unauthorized access, potentially compromising sensitive data and taking control of the system. This could lead to data breaches, unauthorized changes, or even total system takeover — absolutely devastating! Immediately update Elaniin CMS to the latest version to patch this vulnerability. Implement input validation and prepared statements to safeguard against SQL injection attacks. Regularly audit your authentication processes to ensure they are fortified against exploits like this. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll be well on your way to securing your CMS. 🛡️

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
0.00345 · 26.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2026-01-29T14:28Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 29 JAN 14:28Z
    elaniin CMS 1.0 - Authentication Bypass
    cvelistv5