CVE-2020-23361
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.21%
Last modified
CVE-2020-23361 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. phpList 3.5.3 allows type juggling for login bypass because == is used instead of === for password hashes, which mishandles hashes that begin with 0e followed by exclusively numerical characters.. EPSS estimates a 1.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
phpList 3.5.3 allows type juggling for login bypass because == is used instead of === for password hashes, which mishandles hashes that begin with 0e followed by exclusively numerical characters.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Phplist | Phplist | 3.5.3 |
References
- https://github.com/phpList/phplist3/issues/668Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/phpList/phplist3/issues/668Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-23361?
phpList 3.5.3 allows type juggling for login bypass because == is used instead of === for password hashes, which mishandles hashes that begin with 0e followed by exclusively numerical characters.
How severe is CVE-2020-23361?
CVE-2020-23361 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-23361?
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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