CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-23208: XSS

First published: Thu Jul 01 2021(Updated: )

A stored cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in phplist 3.5.3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload entered into the "Send test" field under the "Start or continue campaign" module.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
phpList=3.5.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability identifier for the stored cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in phplist 3.5.3?

    The vulnerability identifier for the stored cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in phplist 3.5.3 is CVE-2020-23208.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-23208?

    The severity of CVE-2020-23208 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.

  • How does the stored cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in phplist 3.5.3 occur?

    The stored cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in phplist 3.5.3 occurs when attackers enter a crafted payload into the "Send test" field under the "Start or continue campaign" module.

  • What can attackers do with the stored cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in phplist 3.5.3?

    Attackers can execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML with the stored cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in phplist 3.5.3.

  • How can I mitigate the stored cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in phplist 3.5.3?

    To mitigate the stored cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in phplist 3.5.3, update to a version that has the vulnerability fixed or apply the available patch.

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