CVE-2020-23217: 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 "Add a list" field under the "Import Emails" module.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| phpList | =3.5.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-23217?
CVE-2020-23217 is classified as a stored cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2020-23217?
To fix CVE-2020-23217, update your phplist installation to version 3.5.4 or later.
What can attackers do with CVE-2020-23217?
Attackers can execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML through a crafted payload submitted via the "Add a list" field.
Is phplist version 3.5.3 the only affected version for CVE-2020-23217?
Yes, CVE-2020-23217 specifically affects phplist version 3.5.3.
How can I mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2020-23217?
You can mitigate the risks by ensuring that your phplist software is updated to the latest version to close the vulnerability.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/severity
- agent/author
- agent/weakness
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/description
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/phplist
- canonical/phplist
- version/phplist/3.5.3