How severe is CVE-2020-13640?

CVE-2020-13640 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-2020-13640 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-13640?

CVE-2020-13640 affects Gvectors Wpdiscuz. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-13640?

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-2020-13640 published?

CVE-2020-13640 was published on 2020-06-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-13640

CVE-2020-13640 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Gvectors Wpdiscuz with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th 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: 13% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Gvectors Wpdiscuz
Published: 2020-06-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A SQL injection issue in the gVectors wpDiscuz plugin 5.3.5 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the order parameter of a wpdLoadMoreComments request. (No 7.x versions are affected.)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-13640?: A SQL injection issue in the gVectors wpDiscuz plugin 5.3.5 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the order parameter of a wpdLoadMoreComments request. (No 7.x versions are affected.)
How severe is CVE-2020-13640?: CVE-2020-13640 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-2020-13640 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-13640?: CVE-2020-13640 affects Gvectors Wpdiscuz. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-13640?: 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-2020-13640 published?: CVE-2020-13640 was published on 2020-06-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gvectors:wpdiscuz:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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