What is CVE-2016-15020?

CVE-2016-15020 is a critical-severity SQL injection vulnerability in liftkit/database (composer), affecting versions < 2.13.2. It is fixed in 2.13.2. Untrusted input alters a database query, allowing the attacker to read or modify data the query was not intended to access.

How severe is CVE-2016-15020?

CVE-2016-15020 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (Critical). This score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether it represents real risk in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable.

Which versions of liftkit/database are affected by CVE-2016-15020?

liftkit/database (composer) versions < 2.13.2 is affected.

Is there a fix for CVE-2016-15020?

Yes. CVE-2016-15020 is fixed in 2.13.2. Upgrade to this version or later.

Is CVE-2016-15020 exploitable, and should I be worried?

Whether CVE-2016-15020 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk.

What actually determines whether CVE-2016-15020 is exploitable, and how bad it is?

Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.

CVE-2016-15020 in liftkit/database

Q: How severe is CVE-2016-15020?

CVE-2016-15020 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (Critical). This score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether it represents real risk in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable.

Q: Which versions of liftkit/database are affected by CVE-2016-15020?

liftkit/database (composer) versions < 2.13.2 is affected.

Q: Is there a fix for CVE-2016-15020?

Yes. CVE-2016-15020 is fixed in 2.13.2. Upgrade to this version or later.

Q: Is CVE-2016-15020 exploitable, and should I be worried?

Whether CVE-2016-15020 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk.

Q: What actually determines whether CVE-2016-15020 is exploitable, and how bad it is?

Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2016-15020?

Upgrade liftkit/database to 2.13.2 or later.

Summary

SQL Injection in liftkit/database

A vulnerability was found in liftkit database up to 2.13.1. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function processOrderBy of the file src/Query/Query.php. The manipulation leads to sql injection. Upgrading to version 2.13.2 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is 42ec8f2b22e0b0b98fb5b4444ed451c1b21d125a. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-218391.

Impact

Untrusted input alters a database query, allowing the attacker to read or modify data the query was not intended to access. Typical impact: data disclosure or modification.

CVE-2016-15020 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (Critical). The vector is network-reachable, no privileges required, and no user interaction. A CVSS score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether this affects your application depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable in your environment. A fixed version is available (2.13.2); upgrading removes the vulnerable code path.

Affected versions

liftkit/database (< 2.13.2)

Security releases

liftkit/database → 2.13.2 (composer)

Kodem intelligence

Severity tells you how bad this could be in the worst case. It does not tell you whether you are exposed. Exploitability and impact are functions of runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A vulnerable package can sit in your dependency tree and never run.

Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter. Kodem's runtime-powered SCA identifies whether this CVE is reachable in your applications.

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Remediation advice

Upgrade liftkit/database to 2.13.2 or later to resolve this vulnerability.

Kodem Kai can prioritize this vulnerability in your dependency tree and generate a fix recommendation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-15020? CVE-2016-15020 is a critical-severity SQL injection vulnerability in liftkit/database (composer), affecting versions < 2.13.2. It is fixed in 2.13.2. Untrusted input alters a database query, allowing the attacker to read or modify data the query was not intended to access.
How severe is CVE-2016-15020? CVE-2016-15020 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (Critical). This score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether it represents real risk in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable.
Which versions of liftkit/database are affected by CVE-2016-15020? liftkit/database (composer) versions < 2.13.2 is affected.
Is there a fix for CVE-2016-15020? Yes. CVE-2016-15020 is fixed in 2.13.2. Upgrade to this version or later.
Is CVE-2016-15020 exploitable, and should I be worried? Whether CVE-2016-15020 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk. Get a demo
What actually determines whether CVE-2016-15020 is exploitable, and how bad it is? Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.
How do I fix CVE-2016-15020? Upgrade liftkit/database to 2.13.2 or later.