How severe is CVE-2017-20086?

CVE-2017-20086 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, 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 low.

Is CVE-2017-20086 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-20086?

CVE-2017-20086 affects Automattic Vaultpress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-20086?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-20086 published?

CVE-2017-20086 was published on 2022-06-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-20086

CVE-2017-20086 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Automattic Vaultpress with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
CVSS v2: 6.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Automattic Vaultpress
Published: 2022-06-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in VaultPress Plugin 1.8.4. This affects an unknown part. The manipulation leads to code injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-20086?: A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in VaultPress Plugin 1.8.4. This affects an unknown part. The manipulation leads to code injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely.
How severe is CVE-2017-20086?: CVE-2017-20086 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, 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 low.
Is CVE-2017-20086 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-20086?: CVE-2017-20086 affects Automattic Vaultpress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20086?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-20086 published?: CVE-2017-20086 was published on 2022-06-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:automattic:vaultpress:1.8.4:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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