CVE-2020-23214

Name: CVE-2020-23214
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-07-01T21:15:08.1+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-23214 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. 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 "Configure categories" field under the "Categorise Lists" module.. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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 "Configure categories" field under the "Categorise Lists" module.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.55%

41.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Phplist	Phplist	3.5.3

References

https://github.com/phpList/phplist3/issues/669Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/phpList/phplist3/issues/669Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 1, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-23214?

How severe is CVE-2020-23214?

CVE-2020-23214 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-23214?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST