CVE-2017-20072

Name: CVE-2017-20072
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-06-21T06:15:07.633+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.78%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-20072 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Hindu Matrimonial Script. Affected is an unknown function of the file /admin/generalsettings.php. EPSS estimates a 0.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Hindu Matrimonial Script. Affected is an unknown function of the file /admin/generalsettings.php. The manipulation leads to improper privilege management. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.78%

51.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hindu Matrimonial Script Project	Hindu Matrimonial Script	All versions

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.95412Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41044/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.95412Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41044/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jun 21, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-20072?

How severe is CVE-2017-20072?

CVE-2017-20072 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-20072?

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Source: NVD / NIST