CVE-2020-15072 SQL injection in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

Attackers can perform error-based SQL injection via the Import Administrators section to read or modify database contents.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2020-15072?

CVE-2020-15072 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Jul 2020. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in phpList through 3.5.4. An error-based SQL Injection vulnerability exists via the Import Administrators section.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-15072?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including phplist. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
phplist BitnamiAll versions3.5.4

Products include Phplist Phplist.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15072?

Upgrade phplist to 3.5.4 or later.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2020-15072 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-15072 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as BIT-phplist-2020-15072, GHSA-x5mc-6q9h-2g4j.

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