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CVE-2017-20072: Hindu Matrimonial Script generalsettings.php privileges management

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Hindu Matrimonial Script. Affected is an unknown function of the file /admin/generalsettings.php. The manipulation leads to improper privilege management. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

MediumCVSS 6.3Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

This issue affects Hindu Matrimonial Script and could let a logged-in, lower-privileged user improperly manage administrative settings remotely. The public sources say exploit details were disclosed, but they do not show confirmed active exploitation or identify a fixed version.

Executive priority

Moderate priority for known deployments, higher if the admin interface is internet-accessible or many low-privileged accounts exist. Public exploit disclosure increases urgency, but sources do not prove active exploitation or name a patch.

Technical view

CVE-2017-20072 is a CWE-269 improper privilege management flaw involving /admin/generalsettings.php in Hindu Matrimonial Script. CVSS 3.1 is 6.3: network exploitable, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, with low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely where Hindu Matrimonial Script is deployed, admin routes are reachable, and non-administrator accounts can authenticate. The source bundle does not identify affected versions or CPEs.

Exploitation context

A public Exploit-DB reference exists, and the CVE description says the exploit was disclosed publicly and may be used. CISA KEV is false, and the supplied sources do not confirm active exploitation.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited. The vulnerable function, affected versions, vendor identity, and remediation are not specified in the supplied sources. Avoid assuming impact beyond Hindu Matrimonial Script and validate exposure against actual deployed code and roles.

Mitigation direction

  • Check vendor or project guidance for a fixed release or workaround.
  • Restrict /admin access to trusted networks and administrators.
  • Remove unnecessary low-privileged accounts from the application.
  • If unsupported, isolate, disable, or replace the application.
  • Monitor administrative settings changes for unauthorized activity.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory systems running Hindu Matrimonial Script.
  • Confirm whether /admin/generalsettings.php exists in deployed code.
  • Review role permissions for general settings management.
  • Check logs for settings changes by non-admin users.
  • Verify any vendor-provided fix or workaround is applied.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
4

Public sources used

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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Severity
Medium
CVSS
6.3 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
6.3CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L2.83.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

6.3Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2017-20072Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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
unspecifiedHindu Matrimonial Scriptn/aListed
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-269

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Improper Privilege Management

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