MEDIUM
CVE-2020-23178
CWE-294Published: July 2, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.4
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
An issue exists in PHP-Fusion 9.03.50 where session cookies are not deleted once a user logs out, allowing for an attacker to perform a session replay attack and impersonate the victim user.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-23178 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
php-fusion1 product(s)
php-fusion
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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https://github.com/PHPFusion/PHPFusion/issues/2314Exploit · Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/PHPFusion/PHPFusion/issues/2314Exploit · Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2020-23178
CVSS Score5.4 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-294
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 2, 2021
Related CVEs (CWE-294)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-23178 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.