Is CVE-2017-20072 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-20072 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-20072 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-20072 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-20072?

CVE-2017-20072 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2017-20072

CWE-269Published: June 21, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Hindu Matrimonial Script. Affected is an unknown function of the file /admin/generalsettings.php. The manipulation leads to improper privilege management. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-20072 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low 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 8.8.