CVE-2020-23178
CVE-2020-23178 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Php-fusion with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-294.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
- CVSS v2: 5.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-294
- Affected product: Php-fusion
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-23178?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2020-23178?
- CVE-2020-23178 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2020-23178 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-23178?
- CVE-2020-23178 affects Php-fusion. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-23178?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-23178 published?
- CVE-2020-23178 was published on 2021-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:php-fusion:php-fusion:9.03.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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