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CVE-2017-20078: Hindu Matrimonial Script featured.php privileges management

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Hindu Matrimonial Script. Affected is an unknown function of the file /admin/featured.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 CVE affects Hindu Matrimonial Script admin functionality. A low-privileged remote user may be able to perform actions they should not, causing limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Public exploit information exists, but the supplied sources do not confirm active exploitation.

Executive priority

Treat this as a moderate priority unless the product is internet-facing or business-critical. Public exploit disclosure raises urgency, but incomplete version and patch information mean the first priority is confirming exposure.

Technical view

CVE-2017-20078 is improper privilege management in /admin/featured.php of Hindu Matrimonial Script. CVSS 3.1 is 6.3 with network access, low complexity, low privileges required, and no user interaction. Vendor and affected version details are not provided in the bundle.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to organizations running Hindu Matrimonial Script with the admin path reachable by authenticated low-privileged users. The sources do not identify exact versions, deployments, or vendor ownership, so asset confirmation is required.

Exploitation context

The sources state the issue can be attacked remotely and that exploit details were publicly disclosed. KEV is false, and no cited source in the bundle confirms active exploitation in the wild.

Researcher notes

The CVE record lacks vendor, version, and function details beyond /admin/featured.php. Avoid assuming a patch exists. Focus validation on authorization boundaries and deployment scoping, while avoiding reproduction beyond controlled defensive testing.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify whether Hindu Matrimonial Script is deployed anywhere in owned environments.
  • Check vendor or maintainer guidance for a fixed version or supported migration path.
  • Restrict access to /admin paths to trusted networks and authorized administrators.
  • Review role permissions for featured content management.
  • Replace unsupported or abandoned deployments if no vendor fix exists.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether /admin/featured.php exists on any deployed instance.
  • Verify only intended administrator roles can change featured content settings.
  • Review application logs for unexpected featured content or admin-path activity.
  • Document product version, source, deployment owner, and exposure status.
  • Retest authorization behavior after applying vendor guidance or access restrictions.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
4

Public sources used

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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CVE-2017-20078 mapping review

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
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-2017-20078Attack 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

Improper Privilege Management represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.

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