CVE-2017-20031 PHPList information disclosure

Low 2.7 Published Updated

Remote attackers can exploit a flaw in PHPList to disclose sensitive information, such as passwords, via the sortby parameter.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2017-20031?

CVE-2017-20031 is a low-severity vulnerability in unspecified PHPList, published on 10 Jun 2022. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in PHPList 3.2.6. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument sortby with the input password leads to information disclosure. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 3.3.1 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-20031?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Phplist Phplist.

How do I fix CVE-2017-20031?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-20031 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-20031 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-20031 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pvfq-5j8q-r5f5.

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