How severe is CVE-2020-12073?

CVE-2020-12073 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-12073 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-12073?

CVE-2020-12073 affects Cyberchimps Gutenberg & Elementor Templates Importer For Responsive. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12073?

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-2020-12073 published?

CVE-2020-12073 was published on 2020-04-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-12073

CVE-2020-12073 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cyberchimps Gutenberg & Elementor Templates Importer For Responsive with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cyberchimps Gutenberg & Elementor Templates Importer For Responsive
Published: 2020-04-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The responsive-add-ons plugin before 2.2.7 for WordPress has incorrect access control for wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action= requests.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-12073?: The responsive-add-ons plugin before 2.2.7 for WordPress has incorrect access control for wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action= requests.
How severe is CVE-2020-12073?: CVE-2020-12073 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-12073 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-12073?: CVE-2020-12073 affects Cyberchimps Gutenberg & Elementor Templates Importer For Responsive. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12073?: 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-2020-12073 published?: CVE-2020-12073 was published on 2020-04-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2020/03/severe-flaws-patched-in-responsive-ready-sites-importer-plugin/

Affected products (1)

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