CVE-2017-20033

Name: CVE-2017-20033
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-06-10T10:15:08.703+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.69%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-20033 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in PHPList 3.2.6. This affects an unknown part of the file /lists/admin/. EPSS estimates a 0.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in PHPList 3.2.6. This affects an unknown part of the file /lists/admin/. The manipulation of the argument page with the input send\'\";><script>alert(8)</script> leads to cross site scripting (Reflected). It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Upgrading to version 3.3.1 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.69%

48.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Phplist	Phplist	3.2.6

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Mar/46Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.98919Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Mar/46Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.98919Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 10, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-20033?

How severe is CVE-2017-20033?

CVE-2017-20033 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-20033?

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Source: NVD / NIST