Is CVE-2017-20029 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-20029 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-20029 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-20029 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-20029?

CVE-2017-20029 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2017-20029

CWE-89Published: June 10, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in PHPList 3.2.6 and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /lists/index.php of the component Edit Subscription. The manipulation leads to sql injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 3.3.1 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-20029 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.