Privilege escalation in Hindu Matrimonial Script Project

CVE-2017-20078

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Hindu Matrimonial Script. Affected is an unknown function of the file /admin/featured.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.

Vulnerability class: Privilege Escalation

EPSS: 0.008 (52.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 6.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

  • cna@vuldb.com (Exploit, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
  • cna@vuldb.com (Permissions Required, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-20078?
CVE-2017-20078 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hindu Matrimonial Script Project, classified under Improper Privilege Management. CVSS score: 6.3/10. Published 2022-06-21.
How severe is CVE-2017-20078?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.3 out of 10.
Is CVE-2017-20078 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.