What is the severity of CVE-2020-22251?

CVE-2020-22251 is classified as a medium severity Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2020-22251?

To fix CVE-2020-22251, upgrade phpList to version 3.5.4 or later where the vulnerability is patched.

What impact does CVE-2020-22251 have on phpList installations?

CVE-2020-22251 allows attackers to inject malicious scripts via the login name field, potentially compromising admin accounts.

Which versions of phpList are affected by CVE-2020-22251?

CVE-2020-22251 affects phpList versions up to and including 3.5.3.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-22251?

More information about CVE-2020-22251 can be found in security advisories and vulnerability databases.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-22251

medium

4.8

CWE

6/7/2021

4/8/2024

CVE-2020-22251: XSS

First published: Tue Jul 06 2021(Updated: )

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in phpList 3.5.3 via the login name field in Manage Administrators when adding a new admin.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
phpList	<=3.5.3

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Reference Links

https://github.com/phpList/phplist3/issues/660

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-22251?
CVE-2020-22251 is classified as a medium severity Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2020-22251?
To fix CVE-2020-22251, upgrade phpList to version 3.5.4 or later where the vulnerability is patched.
What impact does CVE-2020-22251 have on phpList installations?
CVE-2020-22251 allows attackers to inject malicious scripts via the login name field, potentially compromising admin accounts.
Which versions of phpList are affected by CVE-2020-22251?
CVE-2020-22251 affects phpList versions up to and including 3.5.3.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-22251?
More information about CVE-2020-22251 can be found in security advisories and vulnerability databases.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-22251?
CVE-2020-22251 is classified as a medium severity Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2020-22251?
To fix CVE-2020-22251, upgrade phpList to version 3.5.4 or later where the vulnerability is patched.
What impact does CVE-2020-22251 have on phpList installations?
CVE-2020-22251 allows attackers to inject malicious scripts via the login name field, potentially compromising admin accounts.
Which versions of phpList are affected by CVE-2020-22251?
CVE-2020-22251 affects phpList versions up to and including 3.5.3.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-22251?
More information about CVE-2020-22251 can be found in security advisories and vulnerability databases.