How severe is CVE-2020-12070?

CVE-2020-12070 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-12070 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-12070?

CVE-2020-12070 affects Advanced-woo-search Advanced Woo Search. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12070?

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-2020-12070 published?

CVE-2020-12070 was published on 2020-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-12070

CVE-2020-12070 is a high-severity vulnerability in Advanced-woo-search Advanced Woo Search with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Advanced-woo-search Advanced Woo Search
Published: 2020-04-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Advanced Woo Search plugin version through 1.99 for Wordpress suffers from a sensitive information disclosure vulnerability in every ajax search request via the sql field to includes/class-aws-search.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-12070?: The Advanced Woo Search plugin version through 1.99 for Wordpress suffers from a sensitive information disclosure vulnerability in every ajax search request via the sql field to includes/class-aws-search.php.
How severe is CVE-2020-12070?: CVE-2020-12070 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-12070 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-12070?: CVE-2020-12070 affects Advanced-woo-search Advanced Woo Search. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12070?: 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-2020-12070 published?: CVE-2020-12070 was published on 2020-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:advanced-woo-search:advanced_woo_search:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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