CVE-2020-17463
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitFUEL CMS 1.4.7 allows SQL Injection via the col parameter to /pages/items, /permissions/items, or /navigation/items.
Published Aug 13, 2020 · Updated Aug 7, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2020-17463 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Fuel CMS (Thedaylightstudio).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Dec 14, 2020. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
90%
Higher than 99.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
FUEL CMS 1.4.7 allows SQL Injection via the col parameter to /pages/items, /permissions/items, or /navigation/items.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Dec 10, 2021 | Jun 10, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Dec 14, 2020 | Jun 10, 2022 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Dec 10, 2021 | Jun 10, 2022 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Dec 10, 2021 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel CMSThedaylightstudio | 1.4.7 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Aug 13, 2020
Added to Industry KEV feed
Dec 14, 2020
Added to CISA KEV
Dec 10, 2021
Added to CIRCL KEV
Dec 10, 2021
Added to ENISA EUVD
Dec 10, 2021
Last updated
Aug 7, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
References
- advisoryhttps://getfuelcms.com
- advisoryhttps://github.com/daylightstudio/FUEL-CMS/archive/master.zip
- advisoryhttps://github.com/daylightstudio/FUEL-CMS/releases/tag/1.4.8
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158840/Fuel-CMS-1.4.7-SQL-Injection.html
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
FUEL CMS 1.4.7 allows SQL Injection via the col parameter to /pages/items, /permissions/items, or /navigation/items.
Affected: Fuel CMS (Thedaylightstudio) versions 1.4.7. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Dec 14, 2020.
Yes. It was added on Dec 10, 2021 with a federal remediation due date of Jun 10, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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