CVE-2020-23182
CWE-601Published: July 2, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
The component /php-fusion/infusions/shoutbox_panel/shoutbox_archive.php in PHP-Fusion 9.03.60 allows attackers to redirect victim users to malicious websites via a crafted payload entered into the Shoutbox message panel.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-23182 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.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-23182 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts