Is CVE-2017-20031 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-20031 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-20031 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-20031 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-20031?

CVE-2017-20031 has a CVSS score of 2.7 (LOW).

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LOW

CVE-2017-20031

CWE-200Published: June 10, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

2.7

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in PHPList 3.2.6. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument sortby with the input password leads to information disclosure. The attack can be launched 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-2017-20031 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.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.