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CVE-2017-20033: PHPList Reflected cross site scriting

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in PHPList 3.2.6. This affects an unknown part of the file /lists/admin/. The manipulation of the argument page with the input send\'\";><script>alert(8)</script> leads to cross site scripting (Reflected). It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Upgrading to version 3.3.1 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

MediumCVSS 4.3Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

PHPList 3.2.6 has a reflected cross-site scripting issue in the admin area. An attacker could send a crafted link that runs script in a victim's browser if the victim opens it. The published severity is medium, with limited integrity impact and no stated confidentiality or availability impact. Exposure is limited to organizations running PHPList 3.2.6, especially where the admin interface is reachable by users who could be targeted with links. The source bundle does not identify other affected versions or downstream products. Schedule remediation as a moderate priority. This is not described as actively exploited or server-compromising, but it can support phishing against administrators and should be closed during normal patch operations, sooner for exposed admin portals. Mitigation focus: Upgrade PHPList 3.2.6 to version 3.3.1 or later.; Check current PHPList vendor guidance for any newer supported release.; Restrict admin interface access to trusted networks where feasible..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
4.3 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

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1CVSS vectors
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0ADP providers
2Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
4.3CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N2.81.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

4.3Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2017-20033Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
unspecifiedPHPList3.2.6Listed
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CWE-80 · source CWE mapping

Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS)

Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.