EyesOfNetwork - SQLi (CVE-2020-8656)
142Exploiting IPs reported
An issue was discovered in EyesOfNetwork 5.3. The EyesOfNetwork API 2.4.2 is prone to SQL injection, allowing an unauthenticated attacker to perform various tasks such as authentication bypass via the username field to getApiKey in include/api_functions.php.
CrowdSec analysis
CVE-2020-8656 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in EyesOfNetwork 5.3's API, specifically version 2.4.2, which allows unauthenticated attackers to exploit the username field in getApiKey for authentication bypass and potentially gain unauthorized access. This flaw could be leveraged to compromise sensitive data, escalate privileges, or execute arbitrary commands on the affected system.
CrowdSec has been tracking this vulnerability and its exploits since 15th of October 2025.
Insights from the CrowdSec network reveal that the attackers trying to exploit CVE-2020-8656 are composed of a fairly even mix of opportunistic and targeted actors. Some attackers employ preliminary reconnaissance, while others use indiscriminate scanning. In addition, according to the CrowdSec network, attack volume against CVE-2020-8656 has dipped slightly compared to the previous week. Although still commonly targeted, the decline suggests a cooling-off period. Long-term relevance remains, but attention is waning.
Attackers exploit the /eonapi/getApiKey endpoint by injecting SQL commands into the username parameter, often using UNION SELECT or time-based payloads, to bypass authentication or extract sensitive data.
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