CVE-2020-11530
CVE-2020-11530 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Idangero Chop Slider with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 96% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 96% (100th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Idangero Chop Slider
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A blind SQL injection vulnerability is present in Chop Slider 3, a WordPress plugin. The vulnerability is introduced in the id GET parameter supplied to get_script/index.php, and allows an attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries in the context of the WP database user.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-11530?
- A blind SQL injection vulnerability is present in Chop Slider 3, a WordPress plugin. The vulnerability is introduced in the id GET parameter supplied to get_script/index.php, and allows an attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries in the context of the WP database user.
- How severe is CVE-2020-11530?
- CVE-2020-11530 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-11530 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 96% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-11530?
- CVE-2020-11530 affects Idangero Chop Slider. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-11530?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2020-11530 published?
- CVE-2020-11530 was published on 2020-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157607/WordPress-ChopSlider-3-SQL-Injection.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157655/WordPress-ChopSlider3-3.4-SQL-Injection.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/May/26
- https://github.com/idangerous/Plugins/tree/master/Chop%20Slider%203
- https://idangero.us/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:idangero:chop_slider:3.0:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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