CVE-2020-15072
CVE-2020-15072 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phplist with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Phplist
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered in phpList through 3.5.4. An error-based SQL Injection vulnerability exists via the Import Administrators section.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-15072?
- An issue was discovered in phpList through 3.5.4. An error-based SQL Injection vulnerability exists via the Import Administrators section.
- How severe is CVE-2020-15072?
- CVE-2020-15072 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-15072 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-15072?
- CVE-2020-15072 affects Phplist. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-15072?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2020-15072 published?
- CVE-2020-15072 was published on 2020-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://blog.telspace.co.za/2020/07/phplist-cve-2020-15072-cve-2020-15073.html
- https://discuss.phplist.org/t/phplist-3-5-5-has-been-released/6377
- https://www.phplist.org/newslist/phplist-3-5-5-release-notes/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:phplist:phplist:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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