CVE-2020-35708 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.2 Published Updated

Administrators can execute SQL injection via crafted file imports in phpList, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.

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-2020-35708?

CVE-2020-35708 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Dec 2020. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

phpList 3.5.9 allows SQL injection by admins who provide a crafted fourth line of a file to the "Config - Import Administrators" page.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-35708?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
phplist BitnamiFrom 3.5.9 to 3.5.9None

Products include Phplist Phplist.

How do I fix CVE-2020-35708?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-35708 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

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-2020-35708 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-35708 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as BIT-phplist-2020-35708, GHSA-v439-79v8-38g8.

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