How severe is CVE-2018-20714?

CVE-2018-20714 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-20714 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-20714?

CVE-2018-20714 affects Woocommerce. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-20714?

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-2018-20714 published?

CVE-2018-20714 was published on 2019-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-20714

CVE-2018-20714 is a high-severity vulnerability in Woocommerce with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Woocommerce
Published: 2019-01-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The logging system of the Automattic WooCommerce plugin before 3.4.6 for WordPress is vulnerable to a File Deletion vulnerability. This allows deletion of woocommerce.php, which leads to certain privilege checks not being in place, and therefore a shop manager can escalate privileges to admin.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-20714?: The logging system of the Automattic WooCommerce plugin before 3.4.6 for WordPress is vulnerable to a File Deletion vulnerability. This allows deletion of woocommerce.php, which leads to certain privilege checks not being in place, and therefore a shop manager can escalate privileges to admin.
How severe is CVE-2018-20714?: CVE-2018-20714 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-20714 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-20714?: CVE-2018-20714 affects Woocommerce. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-20714?: 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-2018-20714 published?: CVE-2018-20714 was published on 2019-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://blog.ripstech.com/2018/wordpress-design-flaw-leads-to-woocommerce-rce/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:woocommerce:woocommerce:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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