CVE-2026-73481: phpList < 3.7.0-RC5 Cross-Site Request Forgery via Bounce Rules
phpList before 3.7.0-RC5 fail to enforce CSRF token validation on the bounce rule deletion endpoint (bouncerules.php / bouncerule.php). The deletion is performed via a GET request (?page=bouncerules&del=N), and the central CSRF check (verifyCsrfGetToken) is invoked with enforce=false, so it only validates the token when a 'tk' parameter is present. A remote attacker can trick an authenticated administrator into loading a crafted URL (e.g., embedded in an image tag) to delete arbitrary bounce rules from the phplistbounceregex table without a valid CSRF token.
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What is the severity of CVE-2026-73481?
The severity of CVE-2026-73481 is medium with a score of 5.4.
How do I fix CVE-2026-73481?
To fix CVE-2026-73481, upgrade phpList to version 3.7.0-RC5 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-73481?
CVE-2026-73481 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability.
Which phpList versions are affected by CVE-2026-73481?
CVE-2026-73481 affects phpList versions before 3.7.0-RC5.
What is the impact of CVE-2026-73481?
The impact of CVE-2026-73481 allows unauthorized deletion of bounce rules due to inadequate CSRF token validation.