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CVE-2017-20080: Hindu Matrimonial Script googleads.php privileges management

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Hindu Matrimonial Script. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /admin/googleads.php. The manipulation leads to improper privilege management. The attack may be launched 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

CVE-2017-20080 is an improper privilege management issue in Hindu Matrimonial Script involving /admin/googleads.php. A remote, authenticated low-privilege user may be able to access or affect functionality beyond their role. The source bundle says public exploit material exists, but it does not show active exploitation.

Executive priority

Treat this as a moderate-priority exposure-management issue. It is not proven actively exploited, but public exploit information and admin-area privilege weakness justify prompt inventory, access restriction, and vendor-guidance review.

Technical view

The record maps to CWE-269 and CVSS 3.1 score 6.3: network-accessible, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, with low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Affected versions and exact functionality are not specified, and no patch or fixed release is named in the provided sources.

Likely exposure

Exposure appears limited to organizations running Hindu Matrimonial Script, especially where the admin path is reachable from the internet and non-admin accounts exist. The affected version range is unspecified, so asset owners need product-level verification rather than relying on version matching alone.

Exploitation context

Exploit-DB and VulDB references indicate public disclosure of exploit information. The CVE is not listed as KEV in the bundle, and no cited source establishes active exploitation in the wild.

Researcher notes

Key gaps are affected versions, vendor identity, exact code path behavior, and remediation status. The CVSS vector implies authenticated remote abuse rather than unauthenticated compromise. Avoid assuming broader product impact beyond Hindu Matrimonial Script and /admin/googleads.php.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify any Hindu Matrimonial Script deployments and exposed /admin/googleads.php paths.
  • Restrict administrative paths to trusted networks or VPN where feasible.
  • Review vendor or project guidance for patches or configuration changes.
  • Audit user roles and remove unnecessary low-privilege admin access.
  • Monitor administrative logs for unusual access to googleads.php.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether Hindu Matrimonial Script is present in the environment.
  • Check whether /admin/googleads.php is internet-accessible.
  • Review role checks around the affected administrative function.
  • Use authorized testing to confirm low-privilege users cannot reach admin-only behavior.
  • Review logs for unexpected low-privilege access attempts.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
4

Public sources used

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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cwe · medium confidence lookup

CWE-269: Authorization and privilege behavior lookup

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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-2017-20080Attack 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

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
unspecifiedHindu Matrimonial Scriptn/aListed
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-269

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