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CVE-2017-20035: PHPList Subscribe Persistent cross site scriting

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in PHPList 3.2.6. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /lists/admin/ of the component Subscribe. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting (Persistent). The attack may be initiated remotely. Upgrading to version 3.3.1 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

LowCVSS 3.5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2017-20035 is a stored cross-site scripting issue in PHPList 3.2.6. A remote user with some privilege could place script content that later runs when another user interacts with the affected Subscribe/admin area. The published severity is low because it requires privileges and user interaction, and the stated impact is limited to integrity. Exposure is likely limited to organizations running PHPList 3.2.6 with the Subscribe/admin workflow reachable by users who have at least low privileges. The source bundle does not establish exposure for other PHPList versions, hosted variants, or unrelated products. Handle as a low-severity maintenance and hygiene item. It is not evidenced as actively exploited, but stored XSS in administrative workflows can still create avoidable operational risk. Upgrade during the next suitable patch window if PHPList 3.2.6 is present. Mitigation focus: Identify any PHPList 3.2.6 deployments.; Upgrade affected PHPList instances to version 3.3.1 or later.; Restrict admin access to trusted users and networks where feasible..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Low
CVSS
3.5 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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
3.5CVSS 3.1LowCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N2.11.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

3.5Low
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2017-20035Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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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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.