CVE-2020-28642
CVE-2020-28642 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Infinitewp with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-338.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-338
- Affected product: Infinitewp
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In InfiniteWP Admin Panel before 3.1.12.3, resetPasswordSendMail generates a weak password-reset code, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct admin Account Takeover attacks.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-28642?
- In InfiniteWP Admin Panel before 3.1.12.3, resetPasswordSendMail generates a weak password-reset code, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct admin Account Takeover attacks.
- How severe is CVE-2020-28642?
- CVE-2020-28642 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-2020-28642 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-28642?
- CVE-2020-28642 affects Infinitewp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-28642?
- 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-2020-28642 published?
- CVE-2020-28642 was published on 2020-11-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:infinitewp:infinitewp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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