CVE-2020-5722
Confirmed PUBLISHEDThe HTTP interface of the Grandstream UCM6200 series is vulnerable to an unauthenticated remote SQL injection via crafted HTTP request. An attacker...
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
The HTTP interface of the Grandstream UCM6200 series is vulnerable to an unauthenticated remote SQL injection via crafted HTTP request. An attacker can use this vulnerability to execute shell commands as root on versions before 1.0.19.20 or inject HTML in password recovery emails in versions before 1.0.20.17.
- CVE Published
- Mar 23, 2020
- Exploitation Reported
- Jan 28, 2022
- CVSS
- 9.8 Critical
- EPSS
- 83.9%
Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| n/a |
Grandstream UCM6200 Series
|
Before 1.0.20.17 |
Affected |
CVE References
- tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-15 tenable.com · CVE Record https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-15
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/156876/UCM6202-1.0.18.13-Remote-Comman... packetstormsecurity.com · CVE Record http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156876/UCM6202-1.0.18.13-Remote-...
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/165708/Grandstream-UCM62xx-IP-PBX-send... packetstormsecurity.com · CVE Record http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/165708/Grandstream-UCM62xx-IP-PB...
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
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Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| CISA First | 2022-01-28 00:00 UTC |
| The Shadowserver | 2026-07-17 00:00 UTC |
Scanner Artifacts
Nuclei and Metasploit references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2020/CVE-2020-5722.yaml | Jun 01, 2026 |
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/linux/http/grandstream_ucm62xx_sendemail_rce.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
Virtual Patch
Compensating WAF rules to help reduce exposure to this CVE. Rule content and deployable vendor exports are available with KEVIntel Enterprise.
KEVIntel does not currently have a virtual patch for this CVE. When available, KEVIntel virtual patches ship as deployable ModSecurity, Cloudflare, and AWS WAF rules.
Enterprise feature. Virtual patch rule content and deployable vendor exports (ModSecurity, Cloudflare, AWS WAF) are available to KEVIntel Enterprise users.
CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2022-01-28 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2025-04-28 15:02:07 UTC · Nuclei Templates
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2020/CVE-2020-5722.yaml | Jun 01, 2026 |
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/linux/http/grandstream_ucm62xx_sendemail_rce.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
nuclei · Created Unknown
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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00:00 UTC 3 days ago00:00 UTC · 3 days ago
KEV confirmed by The Shadowserver
Exploitation attested by an external source
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15:34 UTC about 2 months ago15:34 UTC · about 2 months ago
Nuclei template available
Scanner coverage available
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15:02 UTC about 1 year ago15:02 UTC · about 1 year ago
Metasploit module available
Exploit module available
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15:02 UTC about 1 year ago15:02 UTC · about 1 year ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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00:00 UTC over 4 years ago00:00 UTC · over 4 years ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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19:31 UTC over 6 years ago19:31 UTC · over 6 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC over 6 years ago00:00 UTC · over 6 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2020-5722
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"confidence": "Confirmed",
"cvss_score": 9.8,
"epss_score": 0.83926,
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"active_exploitation_observed": false
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}