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CVE-2020-37218

High
CWE-89 — Weakness Type
Published: May 13, 2026  ·  Modified: May 20, 2026  ·  Source: NVD
CVSS v3
8.2
🔗 NVD Official
📄 Description (English)

Joomla com_hdwplayer 4.2 contains an SQL injection vulnerability in the search.php file that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the hdwplayersearch parameter. Attackers can submit POST requests with crafted SQL payloads in the hdwplayersearch parameter to extract sensitive database information from the hdwplayer_videos table.

🤖 AI Executive Summary

CVE-2020-37218 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Joomla com_hdwplayer 4.2 that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries through the hdwplayersearch parameter. The vulnerability enables direct access to sensitive database information, particularly from the hdwplayer_videos table. With no patch available and moderate exploit complexity, organizations using this component face significant data breach risks.

📄 Description (Arabic)

🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: May 20, 2026 03:23
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
Saudi organizations operating media and content management platforms using Joomla with com_hdwplayer component are at significant risk. Most affected sectors include: (1) Government media agencies and public information departments under NCA oversight, (2) Telecom providers (STC, Mobily, Zain) managing video content platforms, (3) Educational institutions and universities hosting video libraries, (4) Healthcare organizations using Joomla for patient education content, (5) Media and broadcasting companies. The vulnerability allows complete database compromise without authentication, potentially exposing customer data, internal communications, and sensitive operational information.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Government and Public Administration Telecommunications Education and Universities Healthcare Media and Broadcasting E-commerce and Retail
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
8.5
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
1. Identify all Joomla installations with com_hdwplayer component version 4.2 across your infrastructure
2. Disable or uninstall the com_hdwplayer component immediately if not critical to operations
3. If component is essential, restrict access to search.php through WAF rules blocking POST requests to hdwplayersearch parameter

PATCHING GUIDANCE:
1. Check vendor website for security updates; if unavailable, contact component developer for patch timeline
2. Consider migrating to alternative video player components with active security maintenance
3. Implement input validation and parameterized queries if custom patching is necessary

COMPENSATING CONTROLS:
1. Deploy Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to block SQL injection patterns in hdwplayersearch parameter
2. Implement database activity monitoring (DAM) to detect anomalous SQL queries
3. Apply principle of least privilege to database user accounts running Joomla
4. Enable database query logging and audit trails
5. Restrict network access to Joomla application to trusted IP ranges

DETECTION RULES:
1. Monitor POST requests containing SQL keywords (UNION, SELECT, DROP, INSERT) in hdwplayersearch parameter
2. Alert on database connections executing queries from search.php with unusual table access patterns
3. Track failed authentication attempts followed by SQL injection attempts
4. Monitor hdwplayer_videos table for unauthorized access or data exfiltration
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. تحديد جميع تثبيتات Joomla التي تحتوي على مكون com_hdwplayer الإصدار 4.2 عبر البنية التحتية الخاصة بك
2. تعطيل أو إلغاء تثبيت مكون com_hdwplayer فوراً إذا لم يكن حرجاً للعمليات
3. إذا كان المكون ضرورياً، قيّد الوصول إلى search.php من خلال قواعد WAF التي تحظر طلبات POST لمعامل hdwplayersearch

إرشادات التصحيح:
1. تحقق من موقع المورد للحصول على تحديثات الأمان؛ إذا لم تكن متاحة، اتصل بمطور المكون للحصول على جدول زمني للتصحيح
2. فكر في الترحيل إلى مكونات مشغل فيديو بديلة مع صيانة أمان نشطة
3. قم بتنفيذ التحقق من الإدخال والاستعلامات المعاملة إذا لزم الأمر التصحيح المخصص

الضوابط التعويضية:
1. نشر قواعد جدار الحماية (WAF) لحظر أنماط حقن SQL في معامل hdwplayersearch
2. تنفيذ مراقبة نشاط قاعدة البيانات (DAM) للكشف عن استعلامات SQL غير الطبيعية
3. تطبيق مبدأ أقل امتياز على حسابات مستخدمي قاعدة البيانات التي تشغل Joomla
4. تفعيل تسجيل استعلامات قاعدة البيانات ومسارات التدقيق
5. قيّد الوصول إلى شبكة تطبيق Joomla إلى نطاقات IP الموثوقة

قواعد الكشف:
1. مراقبة طلبات POST التي تحتوي على كلمات رئيسية SQL (UNION, SELECT, DROP, INSERT) في معامل hdwplayersearch
2. تنبيه على اتصالات قاعدة البيانات التي تنفذ استعلامات من search.php مع أنماط وصول جدول غير عادية
3. تتبع محاولات المصادقة الفاشلة متبوعة بمحاولات حقن SQL
4. مراقبة جدول hdwplayer_videos للوصول غير المصرح به أو تسرب البيانات
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
ECC 2024 A.14.2.1 - Secure development policy and procedures ECC 2024 A.14.2.5 - Secure coding practices and code review ECC 2024 A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities ECC 2024 A.12.2.1 - User access management and authentication
🔵 SAMA CSF
SAMA CSF ID.GV-1 - Organizational governance and risk management SAMA CSF PR.AC-1 - Access control and authentication mechanisms SAMA CSF PR.DS-2 - Data security and protection SAMA CSF DE.CM-1 - Detection and monitoring of security events
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
ISO 27001:2022 A.5.23 - Information security for supplier relationships ISO 27001:2022 A.8.1 - User endpoint devices ISO 27001:2022 A.14.2 - Development security ISO 27001:2022 A.12.6 - Management of technical vulnerabilities
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0.1
PCI DSS 6.5.1 - Injection flaws prevention PCI DSS 6.2 - Security patches and updates PCI DSS 10.2 - Logging and monitoring of access
📊 CVSS Score
8.2
/ 10.0 — High
📊 CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N
Attack VectorN — None / Network
Attack ComplexityL — Low / Local
Privileges RequiredN — None / Network
User InteractionN — None / Network
ScopeU — Unchanged
ConfidentialityH — High
IntegrityL — Low / Local
AvailabilityN — None / Network
📋 Quick Facts
Severity High
CVSS Score8.2
CWECWE-89
EPSS0.09%
Exploit No
Patch ✗ No
Published 2026-05-13
Source Feed nvd
🇸🇦 Saudi Risk Score
8.5
/ 10.0 — Saudi Risk
Priority: CRITICAL
🏷️ Tags
CWE-89
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