Is CVE-2017-20030 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-20030 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-20030 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-20030 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-20030?

CVE-2017-20030 has a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2017-20030

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

7.2

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in PHPList 3.2.6. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the file /lists/admin/ of the component Sending Campain. The manipulation leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack 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-2017-20030 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

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 7.2.

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